After a dominant start to the season that included a 38-20 victory over Alabama, Texas has continued to impress, most recently with a 49-0 shutout of Louisiana-Monroe. The Longhorns' defense has allowed only 28 points in their first three games, while the offense has averaged 45.3 points per game.
Head coach Steve Sarkisian praised his team's efforts, saying, "We're playing with a lot of confidence right now. We've got a lot of leaders on this team, and they're holding everyone accountable."
Meanwhile, Alabama has experienced an uncharacteristic slide in the rankings after suffering consecutive losses to Texas and Texas A&M. The Crimson Tide's defense, which has been a hallmark of their success under Nick Saban, has struggled to contain opponents, allowing an average of 30 points per game.
"We're going to have to make some adjustments," Saban said. "We've got to play better as a team, and we've got to find a way to get our defense back on track."
The upcoming weeks will provide key tests for the top teams in the AP Top 25. Texas will face off against Texas Tech and West Virginia, while Alabama will take on Vanderbilt and Arkansas. The College Football Playoff race is still very much up for grabs, and the latest rankings will certainly shake things up in the weeks to come.