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"AP Top 25 College Football Poll: Tennessee Climbs to No. 5, Boise State Returns to Rankings"

In the latest update of the Associated Press college football poll, Tennessee made an impressive jump to claim the No. 5 spot. Boise State also marked a significant return to the rankings, landing at No. 25 for the first time in four years. The Longhorns of Texas maintained their hold on the top spot for the second consecutive week, securing 44 first-place votes out of a total of 62. Meanwhile, Georgia, Ohio State, and Alabama rounded out the top four positions.

Tennessee's ascent up the rankings has been steady, with the Volunteers securing a notable road victory over Oklahoma, propelling them into the top five for the first time this season. The Bulldogs and Crimson Tide, who currently hold the No. 2 and No. 4 spots respectively, were off last weekend as they prepared for a highly anticipated top-five clash in Tuscaloosa.

Boise State's return to the AP Top 25 comes after a solid performance that saw them improve to a 2-1 record with a convincing win over Portland State. The SEC, known for its dominance in college football, continued to feature prominently in the rankings, with Missouri slipping to the No. 11 spot following an overtime victory against Vanderbilt. Despite this, the conference enjoyed a historic milestone by retaining five of the top six positions in the poll, further solidifying its reputation as a powerhouse in collegiate athletics.

BYU also made a noteworthy appearance in the rankings after a solid 4-0 start to the season, marking their first inclusion since October 2022. On the other hand, Nebraska and Northern Illinois exited the rankings after suffering their first losses of the season. Illinois surged up five places to No. 19 after a victorious overtime clash with the Cornhuskers, while NIU faced defeat against Buffalo in a Mid-American Conference matchup.