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EPISODE · Sep 14, 2026 · 16 MIN

AP Poll Reaction

from The Big Ten Huddle Podcast · host JR + Bleav

Are current AP poll rankings based on actual performance or lingering preseason expectations? We break down the latest list. Jon Rhoades analyzes the latest college football rankings from the College Poll Tracker to determine if the current hierarchy makes sense. We look at the positioning of top teams like Texas, Georgia, and Notre Dame to see if these spots are earned on the field or just carryovers from earlier projections. This discussion is for fans who want to understand the logic behind the AP poll and whether the current data reflects reality or reputation. We also evaluate how these college football rankings impact the broader season outlook and which teams might be overvalued or undervalued based on their recent play. By comparing the rankings against on-field results, we assess the consistency of the committee's approach early in the year. Understanding this AP poll helps clarify where teams actually stand as the season progresses. Subscribe for weekly Big Ten breakdowns, and let us know in the comments if you think the current top 10 accurately represents the best teams in the country. 0:00 Questioning the AP Poll Criteria 0:53 Indiana's Lack of Respect 3:46 Ohio State's Ranking Controversy 6:53 The Michigan Ranking Inconsistency 13:48 West Coast Bias and UCLA Shop at Homefield: https://www.homefieldapparel.com/?rfsn=7872586.e3e1d25 Shop Big Ten Huddle Merch: https://the-big-ten-huddle-shop.fourthwall.com/ Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-big-ten-huddle-podcast/id1703305789 Subscribe for more Big Ten content! More Big Ten Football News: ⁨@jrs_BigTenFootballNews⁩ Big Ten Basketball News: ⁨@JRs_BigTenBasketballNews⁩ Follow us on social media: @TheBigTenHuddle Contact: [email protected] Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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