Texas Longhorns Climb to No. 1 After Beating Ohio State

The University of Texas Longhorns now hold the No. 1 spot in college football rankings following their Week 2 victory over Ohio State. Commentator Joel Klatt described the game as an "instant classic" after Texas rallied from a 20-point deficit to win by one point.

Klatt cited the hard-fought comeback victory, rather than a blowout against a weaker opponent, as the reason for Texas's top ranking. Ohio State, despite the loss, is ranked No. 2 by Klatt. The Buckeyes face a challenging schedule that includes games against Iowa, Indiana, USC, Oregon, Nebraska, and Michigan.

Other teams in Klatt's top 10 include Utah at No. 10, which improved to 2-0 with a win against Arkansas. USC is ranked higher after beating Louisiana 49-30, with quarterback Jayden Maiava noted for his performance. Alabama also secured a win, overcoming an early deficit to defeat Kentucky 32-0 in the second half, propelled by a strong rushing game.

Notre Dame and Miami have not yet faced significant competition, making their true strength unclear. Both teams will see tougher matchups later in the season.