Crain & Company AP POLL REACTION & College Football Week 11 Recap | Should Texas A&M Be #1?
Nov 9, 2025
The hosts dive into the latest AP Poll, sparking debates over Ohio State and Texas A&M's potential as number one. They analyze the ACC's struggles and contemplate which Group of Five team will rise up. A&M's dominant win against Missouri highlights Marcel Reed's growth, while discussions on playoff locks and the implications of the AP vs. CFP rankings keep the energy high. Surprising placements like BYU and Tennessee add intrigue, with special moments from Indiana and Oregon's gritty performances rounding out the conversation.
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AP Poll Still Shapes Perception
- The AP Top 25 still matters for perception despite the CFP committee controlling playoff spots.
- Ohio State led first-place AP votes 55 of 65, showing strong media consensus for them.
Group-Of-Five Picture Is Murky
- The Group of Five race is messy with teams beating each other and unclear tiebreakers.
- James Madison sits at 24 but Tulane, South Florida, and North Texas are close with overlapping results.
AP Versus CFP Committee Influence
- AP poll influence wanes now that the CFP committee publishes rankings weekly.
- The AP still offers useful context, but its weight compared to the committee has diminished.