Michigan moves to No. 2 behind Alabama in AP poll

Ohio State’s biggest rival took advantage of the Buckeyes’ loss in the post-Week 8 AP poll.

Michigan moved up a spot to No. 2 following its win over Illinois on Saturday. Ohio State was No. 2 last week but OSU lost to Penn State. The Buckeyes fell to No. 6.

No. 1 Alabama once again got all but one of the first-place votes in the poll. The Tide beat then-No. 6 Texas A&M 33-14 on Saturday. The Aggies fell three spots to No. 9.

Jabrill Peppers was smiling during Michigan’s win over Illinois. (Getty)

Clemson moved to No. 3 while Washington is at No. 4. Louisville rounds out the top five.

Penn State jumped into the top 25 at No. 24 thanks to the win over Ohio State.

 

Here’s how the entire poll looks. Ohio State remains ahead of undefeated Power Five teams Nebraska, Baylor and West Virginia.

 

1. Alabama
2. Michigan
3. Clemson
4. Washington
5. Louisville
6. Ohio State
7. Nebraska
8. Baylor
9. Texas A&M
10. West Virginia
11. Wisconsin
12. Florida State
13. Boise State
14. Florida
15. Auburn
16. Oklahoma
17. Utah
18. Tennessee
19. LSU
20. Western Michigan
21. North Carolina
22. Navy
23. Colorado
24. Penn State
25. Virginia Tech