Longhorns Reclaim Top Spot in AP College Football Poll After 16 Years

For the first time in over 15 years, the Longhorns have claimed the top position in the college football world, according to the latest AP Top 25 poll released on Sunday. This ascent was facilitated by 35 first-place votes from football writers across the nation, propelling the Longhorns ahead of previous titleholders.

The achievement marks the first time since October 25, 2008, that the Longhorns have secured the number one spot, ending a 5,804-day absence from the top position. This shift was influenced by Texas securing 21 additional first-place votes following their 31-12 victory over the then-tenth-ranked Michigan. This victory was further underscored by the former top-ranked team, Georgia‘s narrow win against Kentucky, where Georgia triumphed 13-12 after scoring a lone touchdown in the fourth quarter following a game consisting mainly of six field goals.

Despite an abdomen strain incurred by starting quarterback Quinn Ewers early in the second quarter, Texas delivered a commanding performance against UTSA with a resounding 56-7 defeat of the Roadrunners. Ewers’ injury did not dampen the team’s performance, demonstrating their depth and dominance in the game.

In the Southeastern Conference (SEC), other prominent teams holding high rankings include Alabama, ranked from number four to number seven alongside Missouri and Tennessee. Oklahoma stands at number fifteen, with additional placements including another team at sixteen and another returning to the poll at twenty-five.