Mon Nov 04 10:50:00 UTC 2024: ## Oregon Soars to No. 1 in AP Poll, Michigan Stumbles
**EUGENE, OR -** The Oregon Ducks continued their undefeated season, securing the top spot in the latest Associated Press college football poll after a dominant 21-point victory over the Michigan Wolverines. This marks the third consecutive week the Ducks have held the No. 1 ranking, and this time, they garnered every single first-place vote.
The Ducks’ road win against the Wolverines solidified their position as the nation’s top team, enhancing their bid for a spot in the College Football Playoff. The CFP’s first rankings for the season will be released on Tuesday.
The Georgia Bulldogs, despite a few hiccups, held on to the No. 2 spot after a hard-fought win over Florida. Ohio State climbed to No. 3 following their victory at Penn State, while Miami and Texas moved up to No. 4 and No. 5, respectively.
Meanwhile, SMU stormed up the rankings, jumping from No. 20 to No. 13 after a convincing win over Pittsburgh. This marks the Mustangs’ highest ranking since 1985, a time when they were a prominent force in college football before facing NCAA sanctions.
The weekend also saw some significant drops in the rankings. Clemson fell eight spots to No. 19 after their surprising loss to Louisville. Iowa State dropped to No. 17 following their defeat to Texas Tech.
Other notable movers include Indiana, who jumped to No. 8 following their blowout victory over Michigan State, and Vanderbilt, who returned to the rankings after a one-week absence.
The next week promises a plethora of intriguing matchups, with Georgia traveling to Oxford to face Ole Miss and Alabama taking on LSU in a rematch of the 2021 overtime thriller.
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