The latest Associated Press Top 25 college football poll released on November 1, 2026, shows significant movement at the top of the rankings. Ohio State has fallen out of the top 10, while UCLA has cracked the top five for the first time this season.
The Buckeyes' drop marks a notable shift for a program that has been a fixture in the upper echelon of the rankings. Meanwhile, the Bruins' ascent into the top five highlights their strong start to the campaign.
The AP Top 25 poll is voted on by a panel of sports writers and broadcasters and serves as a key barometer of team performance throughout the college football season.
