The first US LBM Coaches Poll of the regular season has been released, showing some changes in the top five teams. Georgia maintains the No. 1 spot after a dominant win against Clemson, receiving 52 of the 55 first-place votes. Ohio State stays at No. 2, while Texas moves up to No. 3 after shutting out Colorado State. Alabama also moves up to No. 4, with Mississippi claiming the fifth spot just ahead of Oregon.
Penn State and Michigan swap places in the rankings, with the Nittany Lions moving up to No. 8. Missouri climbs to No. 10, taking the spot vacated by Florida State, who dropped out of the poll after two losses. Southern California is the biggest mover, jumping nine spots to No. 14 after defeating LSU. Miami (Fla.) also moves up to No. 15 in the rankings.
Southern California running back Woody Marks celebrates after scoring a touchdown against LSU, helping the Trojans climb in the rankings. This week, No. 24 Louisville and No. 25 Washington join the poll, while Florida State and Texas A&M drop out. The rankings reflect the unexpected results and standout performances from the first week of the college football season.
Georgia’s strong performance in Week 1 solidified their hold on the top spot in the Coaches Poll, with a majority of panelists voting them as the No. 1 team. Ohio State, Texas, and Alabama also maintained their positions in the top four. Mississippi claimed the fifth spot ahead of Oregon, who dropped to No. 6 after struggling in their opening game. Notre Dame sits just one point behind Oregon in the rankings.
Penn State and Michigan swapped places in the rankings, with the Nittany Lions moving ahead to No. 8. Missouri climbed to No. 10 after Florida State dropped out of the poll following two losses. Southern California made the biggest jump, moving up nine spots to No. 14, while Miami (Fla.) also climbed four spots to No. 15. The rankings reflect the shifting landscape of college football after an eventful first week of games.
