College Football AP Top 25: Georgia Reclaims No. 1 Spot After Alabama’s Close Call

Georgia running back Kenny McIntosh (6) celebrates with Georgia wide receiver Marcus Rosemy-Jacksaint (1) after scoring touchdown during the first half of a college football game between Samford and Georgia in Athens, Ga., on Sept. 10, 2022.Syndication Online Athens via Field Level Media

Defending national champion Georgia moved into the No. 1 spot in the Associated Press Top 25 poll on Sunday, with Alabama sliding to No. 2 after it struggled to beat previously unranked Texas on Saturday.

While Alabama needed a field goal in the final seconds to beat Texas 20–19, Georgia cruised past Samford in a 33–0 victory.