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College football AP Top 25 rankings 2026: Voter reveals Week 5 ballot

Following the conclusion of the fourth week of college football action, analysts and fans alike are getting an early look at how the upcoming national poll might shape up. Veteran voter Brett McMurphy has released his personal ballot for the fifth week, placing the Texas squad at the summit.

Behind the top-ranked team, the Georgia program occupies the second position, while Ohio State secures the third spot in these preliminary projections.

The upper tier of this early ballot is rounded out by the Miami group at fourth and Notre Dame holding the fifth position. Meanwhile, several other contenders saw their standing drop out of the top tier entirely following the weekend's outcomes, making room for incoming programs such as Mississippi State and Boise State to enter the consideration before the official rankings are formally unveiled.

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