COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) -- Even with Ohio State on the sidelines, the drama of this college football season continued and it helped move the Buckeyes up the rankings. The Buckeyes (5-1, 2-1) have been ranked No. 4 in the new USA Today coaches poll after their second bye week of the season, up one spot from last week. For the first time this year, a Big Ten team is ranked No. 1 as Oregon, the only team Ohio State has lost to this season, claimed the top-spot from Texas. Columbus Crew to play New York Red Bulls in first round of MLS Cup Playoffs The 2024 college football season has been one with continuing twists, turns, and unparalleled drama with more eye popping results in Week 8. The Longhorns' 30-15 loss to Georgia marked the fourth consecutive week a team ranked No. 1 or No. 2 lost. The Bulldogs moved back up to No. 2 while Texas went down five spots to No. 6. Ohio State fans enjoyed seeing Michigan's season dash after the Wolverines lost 21-7 to Illinois, marking Michigan's third loss this season. Another powerhouse's playoff hopes hang by a thread as Alabama lost its second game 24-17 to Tennessee. We also have seen unlikely teams climb up the rankings like undefeated sides Iowa State, BYU, Indiana, Army, and Navy. USA Today coaches poll (Week 9) 1Oregon (51)2Georgia (2)3Penn State4Ohio State5Miami (FL)6Texas7LSU8Tennessee9Clemson10Iowa State11Notre Dame12BYU13Indiana14Texas A&M15Alabama16Kansas State17Missouri18Mississippi19Boise State20Pittsburgh21Illinois22SMU23Army24Navy25Vanderbilt The Buckeyes return to the field on Saturday when they host Nebraska at noon. Ohio State will be hungry for a big victory as they look for redemption from its 32-31 loss to Oregon. After Saturday's game against the Cornhuskers, the Buckeyes travel to play No. 2 Penn State. The trend of top-two teams losing could continue in Week 9 as No. 1 Oregon is set to host No. 21 Illinois at 3:30 p.m. Penn State will play at Wisconsin at 7:30 p.m. on NBC4. Other games to watch include No. 6 Texas heading to No. 25 Vanderbilt, No. 7 LSU facing No. 14 Texas A&M, and a showdown in New Jersey between No. 11 Notre Dame and No. 24 Navy. Week 9 is the penultimate week before the first College Football Playoff rankings are revealed on Nov. 5. This will also be the first rankings reveal in the 12-team playoff era.