College Football Power Rankings: Ohio State up to No. 2 after Jeremiah Smith's historic day, Florida falls — SkimNews
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- Ohio State climbed to No. 2 in the CBS Sports Power Rankings after a 31-14 victory at Iowa, with Jeremiah Smith recording his second consecutive 200-yard receiving game.
- Florida fell 12 spots in the rankings after a 45-17 loss to Missouri, one week after beating No. 4 Ole Miss, marking a sharp reversal in form.
- Missouri vaulted 13 spots in the rankings following its decisive 45-17 win over Florida, showcasing its disruptive potential in the SEC.
- Mississippi State dropped 13 positions after a 33-point home loss to Alabama, undermining its previously undefeated status.
- Jeremiah Smith moved to No. 1 on the Heisman Trophy ballot after posting his second straight 200-yard receiving performance for Ohio State.
- CBS Sports reduced the number of unbeaten teams in its Power Rankings to 15, the fewest through Week 5 since 2018, due to key upsets and blowout losses.
Why it matters: The shakeup in the rankings reflects heightened volatility in college football this season, where even top-tier wins are no longer protective against steep drops after a single loss—teams like Florida lose significant ground quickly, while victors like Missouri gain outsized momentum. With two unbeaten vs. unbeaten matchups looming in Week 6, the margin for error has effectively vanished for playoff contenders.
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