The newest edition of the US LBM Coaches Poll, released after a weekend of pivotal college football contests, reaffirms Ohio State’s hold on the top spot, with the Buckeyes still collecting a full set of 50 first‑place votes as they gear up for their showdown against Texas.
Key Movements
Oregon’s lofty No. 2 position evaporated after a close loss to Boise State, dropping the Ducks to No. 6 while still clinging to a single No. 1 vote, whereas LSU surged five spots to No. 8 following a prime‑time victory over Clemson. Texas vaulted to No. 3, earning a lone first‑place vote and positioning the Longhorns just behind SEC champion Georgia, while Texas A&M and Oklahoma secured places in the top ten and Mississippi and Alabama fell to No. 11 and No. 12 respectively. Michigan, once a preseason favorite, tumbled eight spots after an unexpected defeat to Western Michigan.
Meanwhile, Notre Dame and Indiana each nudged upward a spot to re‑enter the top five, with Indiana retaining its 11 first‑place votes as the defending national champion, and Kentucky, the Bulldogs, leapt to No. 2 after amassing seven No. 1 votes.
At the foot of the chart, Florida and Virginia tied for the 25th position, taking the slots left by Clemson, which fell out of the poll, while the rest of the rankings remained largely unchanged.