Ohio State remained the nation's top team in the latest Associated Press College Football Top 25 on Sunday. The Buckeyes took care of business with a 70-0 win over Grambling. There were no changes after the Buckeyes from last week in the top 3. Penn State, LSU, Oregon, and Miami round out the top five.
Here are the biggest winners and losers from Week 3.
Winners
No. 18 South Florida
Few programs have made a louder early-season statement than USF. With back-to-back wins over Boise State and Florida, the Bulls have positioned themselves as the frontrunners for the Group of Five’s College Football Playoff spot. Quarterback Byrum Brown, back healthy after an injury-marred 2024 campaign, has reminded the country why he’s one of the most dynamic dual-threat signal-callers in the nation. His ability to generate offense both through the air and on the ground has restored belief in a program hungry for national relevance.
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No. 4 Oregon
The Ducks 69-3 demolition of Oklahoma State was a statement. After some preseason chatter suggesting the Ducks might regress, Dan Lanning’s squad looks every bit like a Big Ten title contender. The verbal jabs between Lanning and Mike Gundy added intrigue, but Oregon’s performance rendered it one-sided theater. The Ducks appear balanced, explosive, and intent on proving they belong among the nation’s elite.
No. 10 Florida State
The Seminoles handled their business against East Texas A&M, rolling 77-3 in a performance. The AP voters rewarded them with a jump from No. 14 to No. 10. While the opponent may not have carried weight, the clean execution did. With last year’s lessons about underestimating opponents still fresh, FSU is taking care of details while keeping an eye on the bigger prize.
No. 13 Oklahoma
The Sooners’ 24-13 win over Michigan was a defining early moment under quarterback John Mateer. The Washington State transfer accounted for all three Oklahoma touchdowns and orchestrated a game-sealing drive in the fourth quarter. With Mateer’s dual-threat ability, Oklahoma’s offense showed resilience, helping the Sooners climb the rankings and regain momentum in the playoff conversation.
Losers
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No. 23 Michigan
The Wolverines’ loss to Oklahoma exposed early cracks. Freshman quarterback Bryce Underwood struggled, completing just 9-of- 24 passes, while Justice Haynes’ 125 rushing yards provided a spark, Michigan was largely controlled throughout. Needless to say, Oklahoma dictated tempo. With Big Ten play on the horizon, Michigan must find offensive rhythm quickly.
Arizona State
The Sun Devils let a marquee win slip away, surrendering a late touchdown in a 24-20 loss to Mississippi State. After erasing a 17-point deficit, Arizona State seemed poised for a breakthrough, only to be undone in the final 30 seconds. Falling from the Top 15 after such a collapse underscores just how costly missed opportunities can be.
No. 12 Clemson
A shaky 11-point win over a heavy underdog did little to calm concerns in Death Valley. The Tigers were sluggish, turnover-prone, and nearly outgained despite being 30.5-point favorites. Coming off a loss to LSU, Clemson needed a statement win and instead delivered more questions. With Georgia Tech looming, the margin for error is shrinking fast.
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