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Miami retains No. 1 ranking amid AP Top 25 upsets

Release of the latest AP Top 25 rankings following weekend games

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2026-10-25
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The Miami Hurricanes retained the No. 1 spot in the Associated Press Top 25 poll following a 52-23 victory over Pittsburgh, remaining the only top-ranked team to hold its position after a weekend of major college football upsets. The resulting shift in the rankings includes Ohio State moving up to No. 2 following a loss by BYU.

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The Record

  1. 2026-10-25
    Canes hold No. 1 ranking, remain one of three undefeated teams
    Press coverage of this story.
  2. 2026-10-25
    Live updates: More big changes in the AP Top 25
  3. 2026-10-25
    Ohio State replaces BYU at No. 2 in AP Top 25; No. 1 Miami only team to hold its spot in poll
  4. 2026-10-25
    Ohio State replaces BYU at No. 2 in AP Top 25; No. 1 Miami only team to hold its spot in poll
  5. 2026-10-25
    Ohio State replaces BYU at No. 2 in AP Top 25; No. 1 Miami only team to hold its spot in poll
  6. 2026-10-25
    Live updates: More big changes could be coming for the AP Top 25