Ohio State holds firm at the top of Tom Fornelli's College Football Power Ratings entering Week 2, per CBS Sports, as the Buckeyes prepare to travel to Austin for a matchup with Texas. Meanwhile, LSU has made a significant jump in the rankings after their Week 1 performance.

LSU's rise dominates early-season analysis across multiple outlets. Per CBS Sports, the Tigers have "announced itself as a legitimate national title threat," while Fornelli notes that "Lane Kiffin and LSU look like title contenders." SB Nation's Mark Schofield included LSU among teams trending up after the first full week of play. The Tigers' performance was notable enough to prompt Stephen A. Smith to publicly criticize Clemson following their loss to LSU, per Yahoo Sports.

Fornelli's broader Week 1 assessment indicates structural concerns elsewhere in the college football landscape. Per CBS Sports, "The Big Ten's depth already faces serious questions" following the opening weekend. ESPN has updated its SP+ rankings for all 138 FBS teams following the weekend's results.