UNDATED (AP) — Mississippi has moved into the top five of the AP Top 25 college football poll with its win over LSU. The Tigers remain in the top 10, and Florida and Mississippi State joined the rankings, giving the SEC 10 teams in the latest poll. The Rebels jumped to No. 4 after defeating LSU 32-24. LSU slipped to No. 10. Texas holds the top spot for the second week, followed by Georgia, Notre Dame, Ole Miss, and Indiana. Louisville made the biggest gain, rising to No. 16. Texas A&M fell to No. 23 after losing to Kentucky.
UNDATED (AP) — Three of the top four seeds in the College Football Playoff would be from the Southeastern Conference and two Big 12 teams would be on the bracket based on The Associated Press Top 25 poll. Texas, Georgia, Notre Dame and Mississippi would be the top four seeds. Based on the AP rankings, the CFP would open with No. 9 seed BYU at No. 8 seed Alabama, No. 12 seed Boise State at No. 5 seed Indiana, No. 10 seed LSU at No. 7 seed Ohio State and No. 11 seed Texas Tech at No. 6 seed Miami.
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Jeremiah Smith has set Ohio State's career receiving yardage record in just 33 games. During Saturday's 59-3 victory over Kent State, Smith surpassed Michael Jenkins with a 23-yard reception. He now has 2,958 yards and is focused on breaking more records. Smith needs 27 catches to surpass Emeka Egbuka's 205 and six touchdowns to pass Chris Olave's 35. Coach Ryan Day praised Smith's mindset and achievements. Smith aims to become the first Ohio State receiver to reach 3,000 career yards. He's also eyeing the Heisman, competing with Miami's Malachi Toney for attention.
