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Ohio State stays No. 1 after Week 2 win

9/9/2026

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Ohio State Retains #1

Ohio State Buckeyes retain No. 1 in Week 2 Coaches Poll after beating Ball State.
LSU Tigers climb to No. 8 in Coaches and AP Top 25 after a 51-10 win over Clemson.
Clemson Tigers fall out of the Coaches Poll following their 51-10 loss to LSU.
Michigan Wolverines drop out of the AP Top 25 despite a 13-12 win over Western Michigan.

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Julian Sayin Dominates

Julian Sayin threw for 320 yards and three touchdowns in Ohio State's 56-3 win.
Darian Mensah completed 27 of 30 passes for 401 yards and five touchdowns in Miami's 45-6 win.
Malachi Toney set a record with 12 catches for 234 yards and three touchdowns in Miami's win.
USC's defense held Fresno State to 116 yards in a 39-0 shutout, showcasing coordinator Gary Patterson.

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Ohio State Retains #1

Ohio State Buckeyes retain No. 1 in Week 2 Coaches Poll after beating Ball State.
LSU Tigers climb to No. 8 in Coaches and AP Top 25 after a 51-10 win over Clemson.
Clemson Tigers fall out of the Coaches Poll following their 51-10 loss to LSU.
Michigan Wolverines drop out of the AP Top 25 despite a 13-12 win over Western Michigan.

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