The latest US LBM Coaches Poll revealed significant shifts in college football rankings after unexpected losses by some teams. Notably, Alabama ascended the ranks while Texas and Penn State experienced substantial drops.
Current Top Rankings
The top five teams in this week’s poll remain unchanged. They are:
- 1. Ohio State – Dominated Minnesota and received 59 of 66 first-place votes.
- 2. Oregon – Had a bye week but garnered three first-place votes.
- 3. Miami (Fla.) – Secured a close victory against Florida State, also earning three first-place votes.
- 4. Mississippi – Coming off a bye week.
- 5. Texas A&M – Achieved a home win against Mississippi State and claimed the final first-place vote.
Penn State and Texas Fall
This week saw Oklahoma advance to No. 6. This change comes just before their highly anticipated match against Texas, which dropped 12 positions to No. 19 after losing to Florida. Meanwhile, Indiana moved up to No. 7, preparing for an upcoming game against Oregon.
After defeating Vanderbilt, Alabama returned to the top 10 at No. 8. Georgia follows closely behind at No. 9, followed by Texas Tech at No. 10.
Rankings Changes and New Additions
Penn State, despite suffering an upset at the hands of winless UCLA, remains in the ranking at No. 22. New entries this week include:
- Virginia – At No. 24, secured its second consecutive overtime win.
- Memphis – Ranked at No. 25, is the first team to achieve six wins, making them bowl eligible.
Both Utah and Florida State have exited the rankings, highlighting the dynamic nature of this season’s college football landscape.
Conclusion
The latest shifts in the US LBM Coaches Poll signal the unpredictability of college football. With each week bringing new surprises, teams will be on alert as they aim for higher rankings.
