Brief

Georgia jumps to No. 1 in AP Top 25 after beating Alabama, Texas falls to seventh

Georgia claims the top spot in the AP poll following a road win over Alabama, while Texas falls to seventh after a loss to Oklahoma.

By Felo News Desk · Published Mon, 12 Oct 2026 04:18:23 GMT

Georgia moved to the No. 1 position in the Associated Press Top 25 poll released on Oct. 11, 2026, after a 20‑17 road victory over SEC rival Alabama. Texas dropped from first to seventh after a 27‑24 loss to Oklahoma, and LSU fell to 22nd while Oregon slipped out of the rankings.

What happened

The Bulldogs held on to beat Alabama 20‑17 on Saturday, giving voters a reason to elevate them to the top of the poll. Texas’ defeat at Oklahoma cleared the way for the shift, prompting AP voters to move the Longhorns down seven spots. Alabama remained at sixth. LSU allowed 401 yards to Kentucky, losing 35‑34 in overtime after a CJ Baxter touchdown run and a failed two‑point conversion. Oregon, now unranked, saw quarterback Dylan Raiola benched after a 6‑of‑19, 43‑yard performance with two interceptions; Brock Thomas replaced him.

What the report adds

The article notes that LSU still faces a tough schedule against Mississippi State, Alabama, Texas and Tennessee, while Oregon’s remaining games are considered easier but offer little confidence after a defensive lapse that let UCLA dominate possession for over 39 minutes. Florida’s coach Dan Lanning is urged to be patient, and Florida’s own coach Jon Sumrall is highlighted as having a longer runway after a recent home loss to South Carolina.

Key facts

Georgia rose to No. 1 in the AP Top 25 poll after beating Alabama 20‑17. (bleacherreport.com)
Texas fell from first to seventh after a 27‑24 loss to Oklahoma. (bleacherreport.com)
LSU dropped to 22nd after a 35‑34 overtime loss to Kentucky. (bleacherreport.com)
Oregon fell out of the Top 25 after a loss in which quarterback Dylan Raiola was replaced by Brock Thomas. (bleacherreport.com)