Buckeyes rise to No. 2 in new rankings following Week 6
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) -- Ohio State has risen to No. 2 in both the Associated Press and USA Today coaches polls after a stunning week 6 of the 2024 college football season.
Ohio State (5-0, 2-0) secured a 35-7 victory over Iowa on Saturday. The Buckeyes took a 7-0 halftime lead into an explosive third quarter, scoring 14 points in the span of less than two minutes to take full control of the contest.
Meanwhile, the previously-ranked No. 1 Alabama Crimson Tide fell 40-35 to Vanderbilt. The loss means the Crimson Tide has fallen to No. 7 in both polls, while the Commodores remain unranked. Texas is still in the top spot, while Georgia is still in fifth in the AP poll and Penn State shifted from No. 7 to the fourth spot.
Oregon rose from No. 6 to third, meaning the No. 3 team will be taking on the now-No. 2 Buckeyes this coming weekend. The matchup at Autzen Stadium on Saturday is set to kickoff at 7:30 p.m. and will be broadcast on NBC4.
Associated Press Poll (Week 7)
| 1 | Texas |
| 2 | Ohio State |
| 3 | Oregon |
| 4 | Penn State |
| 5 | Georgia |
| 6 | Miami |
| 7 | Alabama |
| 8 | Tennessee |
| 9 | Ole Miss |
| 10 | Clemson |
| 11 | Iowa State |
| 12 | Notre Dame |
| 13 | LSU |
| 14 | BYU |
| 15 | Texas A&M |
| 16 | Utah |
| 17 | Boise State |
| 18 | Kansas State |
| 19 | Indiana |
| 20 | Oklahoma |
| 21 | Missouri |
| 22 | Pittsburgh |
| 23 | Illinois |
| 24 | Michigan |
| 25 | SMU |
The attention now shifts to the Ducks, who improved to 5-0 this season after a 31-10 win over Michigan State on Friday night. Oregon will be the first ranked opponent the Buckeyes have faced this season.