Miami held onto the No. 1 position in the latest Associated Press Top 25 college football poll released Sunday, while Ohio State fell out of the top 10 following its loss to Southern California on Saturday night in Los Angeles.
The Hurricanes maintained their ranking after another week of action, staying ahead of the chasing pack in the national championship race. Ohio State's defeat at the hands of the Trojans proved costly, with quarterback Luke Fahey brought down by USC safety Alex Graham during the second half of the game at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum.
The Buckeyes' slide out of the top 10 marks a significant shift in the playoff picture heading into November, while Miami continues to set the pace as the season enters its critical stretch.
