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Poll Watch: Bucks Hold at No. 2, Sparty's Surge, and Ole Miss is Ranked for Some Reason

Monday's Poll Watch returns with a glimpse into the peculiarities of the AP Top 25 ballots and ballot voter data even now with the College Football Playoff committee releasing its late season rankings. We scan these ballots to look for interesting patterns and what they may say about the college football landscape as the season progresses.

No Change for Ohio State at No. 2

There was a faint chance Ohio State could reclaim its No. 1 ranking with the latest Sunday AP Poll. After all, Clemson struggled on the road against a now 3-7 Syracuse team while Ohio State had little difficulty dispatching a five-loss Illini team on the road.