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The first week of the 2025 college football<\/a> season has come and gone with multiple marquee matchups as part of the schedule.<\/p>\n Quarterback play, especially from several highly regarded signal-callers who could be first-round prospects, didn\u2019t quite live up to the hype in a few of the marquee matchups between top teams.<\/p>\n On Tuesday, AP Poll rankings were released following the first week of college football action.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n Ohio State climbed to No. 1 in The Associated Press Top 25 college football poll while LSU and Miami moved into the top five and Florida State jumped back into the rankings. <\/p>\n Follow live updates from poll release day: https:\/\/t.co\/zM8hjaebun<\/a> pic.twitter.com\/QppG3ZH9hr<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n \u2014 AP Top 25 (@AP_Top25) September 2, 2025<\/a>\n<\/p><\/blockquote>\n \t\t\t\t\t<\/center>\n\t<\/div>\n Here are key takeaways from the newly updated rankings based on results and performances from this past weekend.<\/p>\n Ohio State<\/strong><\/a>\u00a0claims top spot after shutting down\u00a0<\/strong>Texas<\/strong><\/a><\/span><\/p>\n The most anticipated game of the opening week slate was Texas vs. Ohio State. Arch Manning<\/a> made his debut as the Longhorns starter on the road against the defending national champions.\u00a0<\/p>\n Although Texas entered the game as the No. 1 team in the nation, the Buckeyes were favored.<\/p>\n Many have praised Manning as one of the best college quarterbacks and a potential future NFL star. But inaccuracy, misreads and bad footwork<\/a> led to errant throws and an underthrown interception.<\/p>\n On the other side, Julian Sayin<\/a> made his debut, and although there was nothing flashy or elite, the sophomore quarterback was steady and decisive.<\/p>\n Ohio State’s defense was stout in this contest, and the Buckeyes are rightfully placed at the top entering Week 2.<\/p>\n Alabama<\/strong><\/a>\u00a0plummets down the top 25<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n The most embarrassing result<\/a> of the past week was Alabama’s 31-17 loss to Florida State. As 14-point favorites, the Crimson Tide were expected to dominate the Seminoles, who are one-dimensional with a below-average quarterback in Tommy Castellanos.<\/p>\n Despite that, Florida State physically dominated Alabama up front, rushing for 230 yards and four touchdowns on 49 attempts.<\/p>\n Head coach Kalen DeBoer<\/a> is already facing pressure after Alabama failed to qualify for the College Football Playoff last season. Another season missing the playoff could result in DeBoer looking for a new job in 2026.<\/p>\n It\u2019s too soon to make any proclamations, but this should be a wake-up call for Alabama, which fell from No. 8 all the way to No. 21 in the latest rankings.<\/p>\n LSU<\/strong><\/a>‘s win over\u00a0<\/strong>Clemson<\/strong><\/a>\u00a0vindicates being ranked in the top five<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n This was another game that many were looking forward to watching.<\/p>\n However, it was yet another game that was massively disappointing, with both teams struggling offensively. Nonetheless, the Tigers stifled Cade Klubnik, holding Clemson to 10 points.<\/p>\n Garrett Nussmeier<\/a> was efficient, completing 28 of 38 passes for 230 yards and one touchdown. Meanwhile, Klubnik completed 19 of 38 attempts for 230 yards and one interception.<\/p>\n LSU winning on the road against the preseason No. 4 team is something the Tigers can build off in hopes of competing for a national title<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n\n