June 17, 2026

AP Top 25 football poll: Ohio State No. 10, Michigan No. 4 heading into The Game

COLUMBUS, Ohio — Ohio State (10-1, 7-1 Big Ten) moved down to No. 10 in the recent AP poll after its 52-51 overtime win over Maryland. The top six remains the same with No. 1 Alabama once again receiving all 61 first-place votes. Washington State moved up to No. 7, while both LSU, No. 9, and UCF, No. 8, jumped ahead of Ohio State. The Buckeyes will face rival No. 4 Michigan (10-1, 8-0 Big Ten) at home on Saturday, November 24. The winner will head to the Big Ten Championship to play No. 20 Northwestern (7-4, 7-1 Big Ten).

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