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Buckeyes Continue to Climb the AP Poll After Win Over Indiana

Ohio State’s hard-fought 24–21 victory over Indiana on Saturday propelled the Buckeyes into the AP Top 3, rising from fifth place after a late-game defensive stand. The win cemented their status as one of college football’s elite teams, despite a controversial moment when Indiana’s Nick Marsh stepped out of bounds on a potential game-sealing catch.

The Buckeyes now sit at No. 3, while the Hoosiers remain at No.

6, marking a significant shift in the rankings amid a chaotic Week 7 that saw top programs like Georgia, Alabama, and Notre Dame stumble. Ohio State’s climb was all the more notable given the absence of starting quarterback Julian Sayin, who is expected to miss several weeks with an injury, and a grueling stretch ahead that includes road games at No.

16 USC and No. 24 Northwestern.

Meanwhile, BYU’s historic No. 2 ranking—its highest since 1993—highlighted the week’s volatility, as the Cougars became the first team since 1984 to reach the top two without a prior Top 5 finish.

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