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New US BLM Coaches Poll is out. Did Ohio State move up after the impressive showing vs. Western Kentucky?

It’s the Sunday after a game day in college football, and that means the latest US LBM Coaches Poll is out after Week 3. Ohio State has been kind of stuck in the poll after some less than impressive showings the first couple of weeks, but this week the Buckeyes looked every bit the part of one of the best teams in the country, annihilating a very tricky Western Kentucky team 63-10.

Was that enough to bump Ohio State up in the polls at all or has the narrative been set because of what the national media and coaches saw with the offensive struggles the first two weeks?

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As you would expect, teams like Georgia, Michigan, Texas, and USC remain in the top ten, but in what order? Here is a look at the top ten of the latest US LBM Coaches poll followed by the complete top 25 for your debating pleasure.

No. 10 - Utah Utes (3-0)

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Last Week

Won vs. Weber State, 31-7

Poll Details

Poll Points | 967
First-Place Votes | 0
Last week’s ranking | No. 12

Next Up … vs. UCLA

Notre Dame Fighting Irish (4-0)

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Last Week

Won vs. Central Michigan, 41-17

Poll Details

Poll Points | 1044
First-Place Votes | 0
Last week’s ranking | No. 11

Next Up … vs. Ohio State

Washington Huskies (3-0)

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Last Week

Won at Michigan State, 41-7

Poll Details

Poll Points | 1164
First-Place Votes | 0
Last week’s ranking | No. 8 ⇔

Next Up … vs. California

Penn State Nittany Lions (3-0)

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Last Week

Won at Illinois, 30-13

Poll Details

Poll Points | 1224
First-Place Votes | 0
Last week’s ranking | No. 7 ⇔

Next Up … vs. Iowa

Texas Longhorns (3-0)

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Last Week

Won vs. Wyoming, 31-10

Poll Details

Poll Points | 1312
First-Place Votes | 0
Last week’s ranking | No. 6 ⇔

Next Up … at Baylor

USC Trojans (3-0)

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Last Week

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Poll Details

Poll Points | 1325
First-Place Votes | 0
Last week’s ranking | No. 5 ⇔

Next Up … at Arizona State

Ohio State Buckeyes (3-0)

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Last Week

Won vs. Western Kentucky, 63-10

Poll Details

Poll Points | 1394
First-Place Votes | 1
Last week’s ranking | No. 4 ⇔

Next Up … at Notre Dame

No. 3 - Florida State Seminoles (3-0)

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Last Week

Won at Boston College, 31-29

Poll Details

Poll Points | 1396
First-Place Votes | 0
Last week’s ranking | No. 3 ⇔

Next Up … at Clemson

No. 2 - Michigan Wolverines (3-0)

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Last Week

Won vs. Bowling Green, 31-6

Poll Details

Poll Points | 1514
First-Place Votes | 1
Last week’s ranking | No. 2 ⇔

Next Up … vs. Rutgers

No. 1 - Georgia Bulldogs (3-0)

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Last Week

Won vs. South Carolina, 24-14

Poll Details

Poll Points | 1598
First-Place Votes | 62
Last week’s ranking | No. 1 ⇔

Next Up … vs. UAB

NEXT … Complete US LBM Coaches Poll

The Complete US BLM Coaches Poll after Week 3

US LBM Coaches Poll after Week 3

Rank Team Record Points Change
1 Georgia 3-0 1598 (62)
2 Michigan 3-0 1514 (1)
3 Florida State 3-0 1396
4 Ohio State 3-0 1394
5 Southern California 3-0 1325
6 Texas 3-0 1312
7 Penn State 3-0 1224
8 Washington 3-0 1164
9 Notre Dame 4-0 1044 +2
10 Utah 3-0 967 +2
11 Oregon 3-0 946 +2
12 Alabama 2-1 886 -2
13 Louisiana State 2-1 808 +1
14 Oklahoma 3-0 683 +2
15 Oregon State 3-0 660 +2
16 Ole Miss 3-0 602 +3
17 North Carolina 3-0 592 +1
18 Duke 3-0 469 +2
19 Colorado 3-0 435 +2
20 Tennessee 2-1 362 -11
21 Miami 3-0 298 +2
22 Iowa 3-0 206 +2
23 Clemson 2-1 193 -1
24 Washington State 3-0 160 +2
25 UCLA 3-0 156

Schools Dropped Out

No. 15 Kansas State.

Others Receiving Votes

Kansas State 114; Missouri 44; Fresno State 43; Florida 41; Kentucky 28; Texas Christian 26; Maryland 19; Kansas 17; Auburn 16; Texas A&M 11; Syracuse 10; Air Force 9; Tulane 7; Central Florida 5; Wyoming 3; Ohio 3; James Madison 3; Wake Forest 2; Louisville 2; Memphis 1; Brigham Young 1; Arkansas 1.
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