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ERIC OLSON

Sports writer

Olson is an Associated Press college football writer based in Omaha, Nebraska. He also covers the Big Ten, the NCAA, the College Football Playoff alongside local teams Nebraska and Creighton.
James Madison takes the field before an NCAA college football game against Louisiana in Harrisonburg, Va., Saturday, Oct. 11, 2025. (Daniel Lin/Daily News-Record via AP)
James Madison appears on AP Top 25-based CFP bracket; Georgia Tech, Texas also among the 12 teams
James Madison of the Sun Belt Conference would represent the Group of Five in the College Football Playoff on the mock bracket based on the new Associated Press Top 25.
 
Texas quarterback Arch Manning (16) looks to throw against Vanderbilt during the second half of an NCAA college football game in Austin, Texas, Saturday, Nov. 1, 2025. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)
Texas returns to top 10, ACC has five teams ranked in the Top 25 and there is Group of Five intrigue
Texas has returned to the top 10 in The Associated Press college football poll. The Longhorns, ranked No. 10, are set to visit No. 5 Georgia this week.
 
Texas wide receiver Emmett Mosley V is unable to hold onto a pass in the end zone during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Vanderbilt, Saturday, Nov. 1, 2025, in Austin, Texas. (Sara Diggins/Austin American-Statesman via AP)
19 teams in the AP Top 25 take new spots as the playoff matchups loom
Today’s live updates have ended, but there’s still plenty to catch up on. Read what you missed below, and join us for the next poll drop on Nov. 16.
 
Oregon running back Noah Whittington (6) and Oregon wide receiver Malik Benson (4) celebrate after a run during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Wisconsin, Saturday, Oct. 25, 2025, in Eugene, Ore. (AP Photo/Lydia Ely)
No. 6 Oregon enters crucial closing stretch on road against rolling Iowa
Oregon enters the final stretch of the regular season needing to win out to stay in the College Football Playoff race.
 
Creighton forward Owen Freeman (32) goes up for a layup against South Dakota center Cameron Fens (54) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Wednesday, Nov. 5, 2025, in Omaha, Neb. (AP Photo/Bonnie Ryan)
Owen Freeman scores 19 points to lead No. 23 Creighton in 92-76 win over South Dakota
Owen Freeman scored 19 points to lead No. 23 Creighton to a 92-76 victory over South Dakota. The game marked Greg McDermott’s 500th win as a Division I head coach.
 
Iowa quarterback Jeremy Hecklinski (10) celebrates after a touchdown run during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Minnesota, Saturday, Oct. 25, 2025, in Iowa City, Iowa. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall)
College football picks: Another week for an unranked underdog upset in the Top 25?
If this week is like most others in college football the past two years, at least one unranked double-digit underdog will knock off a team in The Associated Press Top 25.
 
Texas Tech quarterback Behren Morton (2) runs the ball during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Kansas State, Saturday, Nov. 1, 2025, in Manhattan, Kan. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)
College football Week 11: No. 8 BYU at No. 9 Texas Tech biggest game in Lubbock since 2008
Lubbock is buzzing as No. 8 BYU faces No. 9 Texas Tech on Saturday in a Big 12 showdown. ESPN’s College GameDay is setting up at Jones AT&T Stadium for the first time since 2008.
 
Texas wide receiver Emmett Mosley V is unable to hold onto a pass in the end zone during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Vanderbilt, Saturday, Nov. 1, 2025, in Austin, Texas. (Sara Diggins/Austin American-Statesman via AP)
The College Football Playoff tweaked its strength of schedule metric. Will that help?
Jeff Sagarin, a sports computer rankings expert, is still refining his system for evaluating college football teams at 77, despite knowing perfection is impossible.
 
Ohio State head coach Ryan Day shouts to his team during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Penn State, Saturday, Nov. 1, 2025, in Columbus, Ohio. (AP Photo/Jay LaPrete)
Ohio State, Indiana likely 1-2 in initial CFP rankings with Texas A&M, Bama in line for No. 3
The College Football Playoff committee releases its initial rankings Tuesday, and there will be plenty of debate among fans and pundits in the following days.
 
Notre Dame wide receiver Malachi Fields (0) and running back Jeremiyah Love (4) celebrate Love's touchdown during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Boston College, Saturday, Nov. 1, 2025, in Boston. (AP Photo/Mark Stockwell)
Notre Dame, Virginia, Texas Tech on AP-based CFP bracket; Texas, Oklahoma on outside looking in
Notre Dame, Virginia and Texas Tech are on the College Football Playoff mock bracket based on the latest AP Top 25.
 
Texas Tech wide receiver Caleb Douglas (5) celebrates with offensive lineman Sheridan Wilson after scoring a touchdown during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Kansas State, Saturday, Nov. 1, 2025, in Manhattan, Kan. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)
BYU, Texas Tech give Big 12 two top 10 teams for first time in 2 years ahead of their Top 25 showdown
The Big 12 has two teams in the top 10 of the Associated Press Top 25 college football poll for the first time in two years.
 
Boston College defensive back Omar Thornton (0) tackles Notre Dame running back Jeremiyah Love (4) during the second half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 1, 2025, in Boston. (AP Photo/Mark Stockwell)
The first College Football Playoff rankings drop soon. AP sports writers say what to expect
Today’s live updates have ended, but there’s still plenty to catch up on. Read what you missed below, and join us for the next poll drop on Nov. 9.
 
Southern California running back King Miller (30) carries the ball against Nebraska defensive back Rex Guthrie (21) during the second half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Nov. 1, 2025, in Lincoln, Neb. (AP Photo/Bonnie Ryan)
No. 23 USC comes back in 2nd half to beat Nebraska 21-17 and extend Huskers’ losing streak vs Top 25
King Miller ran for 129 yards and scored the go-ahead touchdown in the fourth quarter, leading No. 23 Southern California to a 21-17 victory over Nebraska.
 
Georgia Tech head coach Brent Key looks at a replay against North Carolina State during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Raleigh, N.C., Saturday, Nov. 1, 2025. (AP Photo/Karl DeBlaker)
AP Top 25 poll preview: Top 10 is set to get shuffled after Georgia Tech, Vandy and Miami go down
Three top-10 teams in The Associated Press college football poll lost. No. 9 Vanderbilt fell short in a 34-31 loss to No. 20 Texas, while No. 10 Miami lost 26-20 in overtime at SMU.
 
Virginia's J'Mari Taylor (3) and Jayden Thomas (8) celebrate after Taylor scored a touchdown in overtime of an NCAA college football game against North Carolina in Chapel Hill, N.C., Saturday, Oct. 25, 2025. (AP Photo/Ben McKeown)
College football picks: 7 0T games in Week 9 most since 2017; margins tightening in conference play
Fans could watch the most free football in eight years last week when seven Bowl Subdivision games required overtime to decide a winner.
 
Vanderbilt quarterback Diego Pavia (2) celebrates with tight end Eli Stowers after scoring a touchdown during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Missouri, Saturday, Oct. 25, 2025, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Wade Payne)
College football Week 10: CFP hopes at stake in Vandy-Texas matchup, Navy in prove-it mode vs UNT
Penn State at Ohio State was supposed to be one of the most anticipated games of the college football season.
 
Houston quarterback Conner Weigman (1) celebrates his touchdown against Arizona State with Houston tight end Traville Frederick Jr. (85) during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Oct. 25, 2025, in Tempe, Ariz. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)
AP Top 25 Extra Points: No. 22 Houston’s rise in Big 12 comes with Weigman-led offensive bump
The Houston Cougars have climbed to No. 22 in the AP poll after a 24-16 win over Arizona State. This marks their best season since joining the Big 12 in 2023.
 
Memphis quarterback Brendon Lewis (2) celebrates the the team's win after an NCAA college football game against South Florida, Saturday, Oct. 25, 2025, in Memphis, Tenn. (AP Photo/George Walker IV)
Memphis returns to AP Top 25-based College Football Playoff bracket, top four seeds remain the same
Ohio State, Indiana, Texas A&M and Alabama would remain the top four seeds on the College Football Playoff bracket based on the new Associated Press college football poll.
 
Houston quarterback Conner Weigman (1) throws against Arizona State during the second half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Oct. 25, 2025, in Tempe, Ariz. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)
Big 12 lands season-high 5 teams in the AP Top 25, LSU out
The Big 12 has five teams in the latest Associated Press Top 25 college football poll. That’s the most since September 2024.
 
LSU quarterback Michael van Buren Jr. (11) scrambles in the second half of an NCAA college football game against Texas A&M, Saturday, Oct. 25, 2025 in Baton Rouge, La. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert)
Big 12 teams see a season high in the AP Top 25, while LSU drops out
Today’s live updates have ended, but there’s still plenty to catch up on. Read what you missed below, and join us for the next poll on Nov. 2.
 
Nebraska running back Emmett Johnson (21) runs in for a touchdown against Northwestern during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Oct. 25, 2025, in Lincoln, Neb. (AP Photo/Bonnie Ryan)
Nebraska grinds out winning touchdown drive after blowing lead, beats Northwestern 28-21
Emmett Johnson scored the tie-breaking touchdown with just under three minutes left, leading Nebraska to a 28-21 victory over Northwestern.
 
Nebraska fan Kellen Otto, 15, right, of Firth, Neb., high fives Michigan players as they exit the field following Michigan's 30-27 win over Nebraska in an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Sept. 20, 2025, in Lincoln, Neb. (AP Photo/Rebecca S. Gratz)
College football traditions: ‘Nebraska Nice’ fans pride themselves on being friendly to visitors
Nebraska football fans pride themselves on the way they treat visiting teams and fans. For decades they’ve applauded visiting players as they run off the field after games.
 
Iowa State guard Jada Williams poses for photographers during NCAA college basketball media day, Thursday, Oct. 16, 2025, in Ames, Iowa. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall)
Influencer-point guard Jada Williams brings million-plus followers along with her to No. 14 Iowa St
Jada Williams is thriving at Iowa State, balancing home ownership and her role as a starting point guard.
 
Indiana players celebrate with the Old Brass Spittoon following an NCAA college football game against the Michigan State, Saturday, Oct. 18, 2025, in Bloomington, Ind. (AP Photo/AJ Mast)
College football picks: Indiana, Vandy have gotten better together, landing both in top 10
Vanderbilt and Indiana going into their games this week together in the top 10 of The Associated Press college football poll for the first time.
 
Oklahoma defensive lineman Markus Strong (99) celebrates a safety against South Carolina during the second half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Oct. 18, 2025, in Columbia, S.C. (AP Photo/Scott Kinser)
College football Week 9: No. 8 Ole Miss to test defense of No. 13 Sooners in 1 of 3 Top 25 SEC games
The Southeastern Conference features all three of the Top 25 matchups during Week 9 of the college football season.
 
Georgia Tech quarterback Haynes King (10) is tackled by Wake Forest defensive lineman Gabe Kirschke (10) during the second half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Sept. 27, 2025, in Winston-Salem, N.C. (AP Photo/Matt Kelley)
AP Top 25 Extra Points: Keeping the Ramblin’ Wreck on track is Georgia Tech goal as top-10 newcomer
Georgia Tech is off to its best start since 1966 at 7-0. The Yellow Jackets have climbed to No. 7 in The Associated Press poll for their highest ranking since 2009.
 
Alabama defensive back Zabien Brown (2) returns an interception for a pick-six touchdown against Tennessee during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Oct. 18, 2025, in Tuscaloosa, Ala. (AP Photo/Vasha Hunt)
College Football Playoff bracket watch: Alabama in top four, Miami hangs on, Texas Tech drops out
Alabama has replaced Miami as a top-four seed in the College Football Playoff based on the latest Associated Press Top 25.
 
Vanderbilt quarterback Diego Pavia, right, celebrates the team's win with teammates after an NCAA college football game against LSU, Saturday, Oct. 18, 2025, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/George Walker IV)
AP Top 25 gets an overhaul behind No. 1 Ohio State
Vanderbilt is now a top-10 team in college football for the first time since 1947. The Commodores’ rise comes after a weekend where nine teams in The Associated Predss Top 25 lost.
 
Vanderbilt quarterback Diego Pavia (2) celebrates his touchdown with running back Makhilyn Young (22) during the second half of an NCAA college football game against LSU, Saturday, Oct. 18, 2025, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/George Walker IV)
Every spot in the AP Top 25 changed except No. 1
Today’s live updates have ended, but there’s still plenty to catch up on. Read what you missed below, and join us for the next poll drop on Oct. 26.
 
Alabama quarterback Ty Simpson (15) walks of the field after a win over Vanderbilt in an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Oct. 4, 2025, in Tuscaloosa, Ala. (AP Photo/Vasha Hunt)
Alabama’s Ty Simpson edges out Indiana’s Fernando Mendoza for AP midseason All-America first-team QB
Alabama’s Ty Simpson edged out Indiana’s Fernando Mendoza for first-team quarterback on The Associated Press midseason All-America team.
 
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