After defeating previously top-ranked Texas, Georgia football moved from No. 5 to No. 2 in the newest AP Top 25.

Georgia, which opened the season as the No. 1 before its narrow win at Kentucky dropped the Bulldogs, received two first-place votes.

Undefeated Oregon, coached by former Georgia defensive coordinator Dan Lanning, claimed the No. 1 spot, while Texas dropped to No. 5.

Vanderbilt, now at No. 25, made its first appearance in the ranking since the 2013 season. Defending national champion Michigan fell out after a second straight loss.

AP Top 25 (Week 9)

  1. Oregon
  2. Georgia
  3. Penn State
  4. Ohio State
  5. Texas
  6. Miami
  7. Tennessee
  8. LSU
  9. Clemson
  10. Iowa State
  11. BYU
  12. Notre Dame
  13. Indiana
  14. Texas A&M
  15. Alabama
  16. Kansas State
  17. Boise State
  18. Ole Miss
  19. Pittsburgh
  20. Illinois
  21. Missouri
  22. SMU
  23. Army
  24. Navy
  25. Vanderbilt

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