Clemson takes over No. 1 in post-Week 10 AP Poll

Ohio State has been usurped from the top spot of the AP poll by Clemson.

The Tigers' 23-13 victory over Florida State on Saturday moved Clemson from No. 3 to No. 1 in the poll. Ohio State fell to No. 2 while Alabama moved to No. 3 after beating LSU 30-16.

Ohio State beat Minnesota 28-14 on Saturday night. Clemson was No. 1 in the first College Football Playoff rankings last week. The Tigers got 31 first-place votes in the AP poll to Ohio State's 26.

Alabama was No. 7 a week ago. LSU fell to No. 9 with the loss.

Baylor, which beat Kansas State 31-24, fell from No. 2 to No. 4. You're likely not alone if you're wondering why a seven-point road win for Baylor necessitated a two-spot drop while Clemson vaulted two spots with a close win at home.

Oklahoma State is No. 5 after beating TCU at home. The Horned Frogs dropped to No. 13, one spot ahead of Michigan State, which fell to No. 14 after losing to Nebraska thanks to a dubious officiating decision late in the game.

 

Here's the complete post-Week 10 AP poll

 

1. Clemson (31 first place votes) [LW: 3]
2. Ohio State (26) [1]
3. Alabama (2) [7]
4. Baylor (2) [2]
5. Oklahoma State [12]
6. Notre Dame [8]
7. Stanford [9]
8. Iowa [10]
9. LSU [4]
10. Utah [13]
11. Florida [11]
12. Oklahoma [14]
13. TCU [5]
14. Michigan State [6]
15. Michigan [16]
16. Houston [18]
17. North Carolina [21]
18. UCLA [22]
19. Florida State [17]
20. Mississippi State [24]
21. Temple [23]
22. Navy [NR]
23. Wisconsin [NR]
24. Northwestern [NR]
25. Memphis [15]