The first US LBM Coaches Poll of the regular season has been released, showing some changes in the top five from the preseason rankings. Georgia maintains the top spot after a dominant win against Clemson, followed by Ohio State and Texas in second and third place, respectively. Alabama moves up to fourth, while Mississippi claims the fifth spot by a narrow margin over Oregon, which slides to sixth after a close victory over Idaho. Notre Dame is just one point behind Oregon at No. 7 after a road win against Texas A&M.
Penn State and Michigan swap places in the rankings, with Penn State moving up to eighth. Missouri climbs to tenth, taking Florida State’s spot after the Seminoles dropped out of the poll due to two losses to ACC opponents. Southern California is the biggest mover of the week, jumping nine spots to No. 14 after defeating LSU. Miami (Fla.) also rises to No. 15 in the rankings.
Two new teams join the poll this week, with Louisville entering at No. 24 and Washington at No. 25. Florida State and Texas A&M are the teams that dropped out of the rankings after losses in Week 1. USC running back Woody Marks and tight end Lake McRee celebrate a touchdown against LSU, leading the Trojans to their rise in the rankings. Overall, the rankings saw some significant shifts after the first week of the college football season.
Georgia remains the dominant force in the Coaches Poll, receiving 52 of the 55 first-place votes after a convincing win over Clemson. Ohio State and Texas also hold onto their spots in the top three, with the Longhorns claiming the last first-place vote after shutting out Colorado State. Alabama moves up to No. 4, while Mississippi edges out Oregon for the fifth spot by a single poll point. Notre Dame sits just behind Oregon at No. 7 following a road victory.
Penn State surpasses Michigan to claim the eighth spot, while Missouri climbs to No. 10 as Florida State falls out of the rankings. Southern California’s impressive performance against LSU earns them a significant jump to No. 14, while Miami (Fla.) also moves up to No. 15. The addition of Louisville and Washington to the poll reflects the changes in the rankings after Week 1, with Florida State and Texas A&M dropping out. USC’s dynamic duo of Marks and McRee played a crucial role in their team’s rise in the rankings.
Overall, the Coaches Poll for Week 1 showcases the shifting landscape of college football after some surprising results in the opening games of the season. Georgia maintains its position as the top-ranked team, while Ohio State, Texas, and Alabama round out the top four. Mississippi narrowly edges out Oregon for the fifth spot, with Notre Dame close behind at No. 7. Penn State, Michigan, and Missouri also see movement in the rankings, while Southern California’s impressive performance leads to a significant climb. The addition of Louisville and Washington to the poll highlights the changes in the rankings after the first week of the season.
