Ohio State’s Spot in Week 2 College Football Rankings Is Practically Set

Ohio State's defense forced one turnover and never allowed Manning to find a rhythm. Texas tallied a respectable 336 yards of total offense, but Ohio State never broke, forcing three turnovers on downs, including two inside the ten-yard line.

Texas played a strong defensive game, holding Sayin to 126 yards and Smith to 43. Actually, Ohio State only put up 203 yards of total offense compared to Texas' 336.

What Ohio State's Win Means for the Top of Week 2's College Football Rankings

The one thing we know for certain right now is that Texas will not be No. 1 when the updated AP Top 25 rankings are released on Tuesday. Ohio State ranked No. 3 with Penn State at No. 2. The Nittany Lions are hosting Nevada, and they're currently winning 46-3, behind ball carriers Nicholas Singleton and Kaytron Allen, members of a running back room that  Tom Fornelli of CBS Sports ranked as the best in the country.

However, the Buckeyes are the clear new No. 1 team in college football. But fear not, we'll be treated to the Ohio State vs. Penn State on Nov. 1 when the Big Ten rivals meet in Columbus. Penn State has one serious contender between now and then, and that's a Sept. 27 home game against No. 7-ranked Oregon.

The Other Big Games That Could Shake Things Up

It's a busy Week 1. Here's a look at the remaining games that are sure to have a big impact on the rankings:

• No. 8 Alabama vs. Florida State (LIVE): A loss certainly moves Alabama outside the top ten. It's not looking good at the moment!
• No. 4 Clemson vs. No. 9 LSU (7:30 p.m. ET, Saturday): If Clemson wins, it has a serious case to be No. 2, which would upset the entire Penn State fan base. An LSU win, in my book, should move the Tigers inside the top five. Resumes!
• No. 6 Notre Dame at No. 10 Miami (7:30 p.m. ET, Sunday): If Notre Dame wins (and so does Clemson), the Irish could actually stay put at No. 6. We know Ohio State, Penn State and Clemson would be locks up top. The question becomes: Does Notre Dame pass a Georgia or Texas? Georgia is going to end up winning big against Marshall.

How Far Will Texas Drop?

Well, that really depends on what happens with Clemson and Notre Dame. Remember, Texas' loss was on the road, and it was a close game. Dropping them anywhere below No. 4 feels a bit excessive to me. If Clemson wins, I think Texas will drop to No. 4, and Clemson will move to No. 3. If Clemson loses, we may see Texas slide only to No. 3.