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Oregon moves past LSU to No. 2 in AP Top 25

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Oregon quarterback Marcus Mariota unleashes a pass during the first half of their NCAA college football game against Arizona in Eugene, Ore., Saturday, Sept. 22, 2012. (AP Photo/Don Ryan)

NEW YORK >> Oregon has slipped past LSU to No. 2 in The Associated Press Top 25 behind Alabama after the Ducks rolled to a victory and the Tigers struggled to remain unbeaten.

Oregon routed Arizona 49-0 on Saturday night in Eugene. No. 3 LSU hung on to win at Auburn 12-10.

Florida State remained No. 4 after its 49-37 victory against Clemson, and Georgia held steady at No. 5. No. 6 South Carolina gives the Southeastern Conference four of the top six teams in the nation.

Alabama got 59 of 60 first-place votes from the media panel, with LSU receiving the other.

Kansas State moved up eight spots to No. 7 after beating Oklahoma 24-19, the Wildcats’ best ranking since September 2006.

The Sooners dropped from sixth to 16th.

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