San Antonio Express-News columnist Greg Luca released his latest Associated Press Top 25 ballot on November 1, 2026, emphasizing how a lack of reliable backup quarterbacks has undermined several championship contenders in college football.
The ballot comes after a weekend of games including Ohio State's matchup against USC at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum on October 31, 2026, where Buckeyes tight end Christian Henry was brought down by a Trojans defender.
