Clemson climbs to No. 2 in newest AP Poll

(WOLO) – It took two-straight wins against Top 15 teams, and now Clemson is starting to earn serious buzz three games into their national title defense.

Dabo Swinney’s squad has climbed into the second spot of the week four AP Top 25 poll, passing Oklahoma, who slides to third.

The Tigers received 15 first-place votes, the most the defending national champions have received this season, and 1,446 points Sunday after beating Louisville 47-21 on the road. Alabama remains No. 1 with 45 first-place votes and 1,504 points.

Oklahoma slipped one spot to No. 3. The Sooners received the remaining first-place vote.

Penn State moved up a spot to No. 4, flip-flopping with No. 5 Southern California. Oklahoma State rose three spots to No. 6, its best ranking since late in the 2013 season.

Washington is No. 7 and three Big Ten teams round out the top 10: Michigan, Wisconsin and Ohio State.

The Associated Press contributed to this article.