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Ohio State still 4th in AP Top 25 Poll

After defeating Northwestern in an instant classic, Ohio State finds themselves still 4th in this week's AP Top 25.

By Luke Zimmermann
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Though some cynically expected Ohio State to fall in the aftermath of a classic though most assuredly style point dry game with Northwestern Saturday evening, the Buckeyes remain static in this week's AP Top 25. Alabama, Oregon (the lone two sides with first place votes), and Clemson remain ahead of the Buckeyes.

After the weekend that was, Michigan moved up one from 19 to 18 despite failing to look particularly impressive against Minnesota. This marked the first time in four weeks undefeated UM didn't drop in the AP Poll. The Wildcats, who fell three spots in the coaches poll after a hard fought defeat, fell three in the AP as well. Nebraska, Wisconsin, and Michigan State were amongst those teams that also received votes.

Here is this week's AP Top 25 in its entirety. Missouri's entrance at #25 sets up a Top 25 showdown between the Tigers and #7 Georgia:

Rank Team Record Votes Previous
1 Alabama (55) 5-0 1,495 1
2 Oregon (5) 5-0 1,424 2
3 Clemson 5-0 1,359 3
4 Ohio State 6-0 1,305 4
5 Stanford 5-0 1,278 5
6 Florida State 5-0 1,158 8
7 Georgia 4-1 1,138 6
8 Louisville 5-0 1,051 7
9 Texas A&M 4-1 1,003 9
10 LSU 5-1 993 10
11 UCLA 4-0 844 12
12 Oklahoma 5-0 819 11
13 Miami (FL) 5-0 780 14
14 South Carolina 4-1 764 13
15 Baylor 4-0 681 17
16 Washington 4-1 556 15
17 Florida 4-1 536 18
18 Michigan 5-0 514 19
19 Northwestern 4-1 418 16
20 Texas Tech 5-0 358 20
21 Fresno State 5-0 258 23
22 Oklahoma State 4-1 204 21
23 Northern Illinois 5-0 138 NR
24 Virginia Tech 5-1 115 NR
25 Missouri 5-0 105 NR
Others Receiving Votes: Auburn 61, Notre Dame 50, Nebraska 35, Wisconsin 29, Michigan State 16, UCF 7, Arizona State 3, Mississippi 3, Rutgers 2

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