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Spartans reclaim spot in AP Poll for week five

September 23, 2019
<p>Redshirt freshman tailback Elijah Collins (24) celebrates a touchdown during the game against Northwestern at Ryan Field on Sept. 21, 2019. MSU defeated Northwestern 31-10.</p>

Redshirt freshman tailback Elijah Collins (24) celebrates a touchdown during the game against Northwestern at Ryan Field on Sept. 21, 2019. MSU defeated Northwestern 31-10.

Michigan State football (3-1) put itself back in the rankings after Saturday's win against Northwestern, claiming No. 25 in the AP poll.

The Spartans were previously ranked 18 during Week Three, until their loss to Arizona State kicked them out for Week Four.

Ohio State moved up one to No. 5 and remains the highest ranked Big Ten team this week after a blowout 76-5 victory against University of Miami, Ohio.

Previously No. 13 Wisconsin moved up five spots to No. 8 after defeating Michigan at home on Saturday. The Wolverines moved down nine spots to No. 20 after the loss.

Here are the current AP poll rankings as of Monday, Sept. 23.

1: Clemson (4-0)

2: Alabama (4-0)

3: Georgia (4-0)

4: LSU (4-0)

5: Ohio State (4-0)

6: Oklahoma (3-0)

7: Auburn (4-0)

8: Wisconsin (3-0)

9: Florida (4-0)

10: Notre Dame (2-1)

11: Texas (3-1)

12: Penn State (3-0)

13: Oregon (3-1)

14: Iowa (3-0)

15: California (4-0)

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16: Boise State (4-0)

17: Washington (3-1)

18: Virginia (4-0)

19: Utah (3-1)

20: Michigan (2-1)

21: USC (3-1)

22: UCF (3-1)

23: Texas A&M (2-2)

24: Kansas State (3-0)

25: Michigan State (3-1)

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