Editor's Note: Tom Murphy is one of 61 voters in the Associated Press Top 25 poll. Each week, he reveals his ballot and offers insight into his votes.
The only change in the top five on my ballot is Ohio State moving up a spot, swapping places with Clemson after the Buckeyes pulled out a thrilling 27-26 victory in the White Out at Penn State. Alabama and Georgia remained solid at Nos. 1 and 2.
Clemson’s struggle with Syracuse pointed out the Tigers’ vulnerability with the announced transfer of quarterback Kelly Bryant.