The Ducks vaulted ahead of Miami, Georgia, Texas and Notre Dame in the AP Poll released Sunday, and surprising Illinois ranks 9th, giving the Big Ten Conference four out of The Top Ten after two weeks of college football.
After Dan Lanning's 2025 squad dominated in all phases in convincing wins over Montana State and Big 12 foe Oklahoma State they climbed two spots, behind only No. 1 and defending champion Ohio State, Penn State and LSU.
In the Coaches Poll the Ducks were fifth with Georgia at No. 3.
Oklahoma climbed five spots to No.