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US LBM Coaches poll released after Week 7: Where is UGA?

The Georgia Bulldogs continue to be ranked as the No. 1 team in the US LBM Coaches Poll following Week 7. Georgia is coming off an unimpressive performance on the road against the Vanderbilt Commodores.

Week 7’s top game featured Washington defeating Oregon, which was previously unbeaten, 36-33, in a Pac-12 clash. Another Pac-12 unbeaten, USC, lost in Week 7 at Notre Dame. North Carolina earned a 41-31 win over Miami. Oregon State defeated UCLA in a Pac-12 game.

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Looking ahead, Week 8 features four games between teams in the top 25 of the coaches poll. Georgia football has a bye week during Week 8 before the Bulldogs play against Florida on Oct. 28.

Let’s take a look at the top 10 teams in the US LBM Coaches Poll and the rest of the top 25.

No. 10 North Carolina

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Week 7: UNC 41, Miami 31

With Louisville’s loss, UNC and Florida State are the two last remaining undefeated teams in the ACC. UNC has an easy upcoming schedule with games against Virginia, Georgia Tech and Campbell.

No. 8 Texas (tied)

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Week 7: off

Texas had a week off after losing to Oklahoma in the Red River Showdown. The Longhorns are still top contenders in the Big 12.

 

No. 8 Alabama (tied)

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Week 7: Alabama 24, Arkansas 21

Alabama looked like it would cruise to a win over Arkansas after the first half. The Crimson Tide held a 21-6 halftime lead, but barely held off Arkansas. Alabama looks like it is going to continue playing close games.

No. 7 Oklahoma

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Week 6: off

The Oklahoma Sooners had a bye week after earning a massive win at Texas. Oklahoma plays UCF in Week 8.

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No. 6 Penn State

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Week 7: Penn State 63, UMass 0

Against UMass, Penn State recorded its second shutout in three weeks. The Nittany Lions play in their biggest game of the year against Ohio State in Week 8.

No. 5 Washington

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Week 7: Washington 36, Oregon 33

Washington won a massive home game against Oregon in Week 7. Quarterback Michel Penix had another gem against Oregon. Penix threw for over 300 yards, four touchdowns and one interception. Washington is in the driver’s seat in the Pac-12.

No. 4 Florida State

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Week 7: Florida State 41, Syracuse 3

Star Florida State wide receiver Keon Coleman continues to be one of the top pass catchers in college football. Coleman caught nine passes for 140 yards and a touchdown in the Seminoles’ home win over Syracuse.

No. 3 Ohio State

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Week 7: Ohio State 41, Purdue 7

Ohio State wide receiver Marvin Harrison Jr. had over 100 receiving yards and scored a touchdown in the Buckeyes’ win against Purdue. Ohio State faces Penn State in Week 8 in the biggest game of the week.

No. 2 Michigan

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Week 7: Michigan 52, Indiana 7

Michigan’s closest game of the season remains a 24-point win over Rutgers. Michigan played an easy schedule to open the season, but faces a much tougher October and November slate. The Wolverines have been consistent: Michigan has scored more than 30 points every week and has not allowed any team to score more than 10 points.

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No. 1 Georgia

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Week 7: Georgia 37, Vanderbilt 20

Georgia continues to stack uneven performances, but so does the rest of the SEC. The Bulldogs are the last remaining undefeated team in the SEC and look to heal during their bye week in Week 8.

Week 7 US LBM Coaches Poll Top 25

Week 7 US LBM Coaches Poll Top 25

Rank Team Record Points Change
1 Georgia 7-0 1,590 (58)
2 Michigan 7-0 1,516 (4)
3 Ohio State 6-0 1,429 (2)
4 Florida State 6-0 1,390
5 Washington 6-0 1,325 +1
6 Penn State 6-0 1,302 -3
7 Oklahoma 6-0 1,260 (1)
8 (tie) Texas 5-1 1,078 +3
8 (tie) Alabama 6-1 1,078 +2
10 North Carolina 6-0 1,038 +2
11 Oregon 5-1 989 -3
12 Ole Miss 5-1 849 +1
13 Oregon State 6-1 809 +1
14 Utah 5-1 704 +2
15 Tennessee 5-1 663 +2
16 USC 6-1 606 -7
17 Duke 5-1 590 +1
18 Notre Dame 6-2 572 +3
19 LSU 5-2 482 +1
20 Missouri 6-1 368 +5
21 Louisville 6-1 309 -6
22 Air Force 6-0 196 +6
23 Iowa 6-1 192 +6
24 Tulane 5-1 112 +11
25 UCLA 4-2 70 -3

Schools Dropped Out

No. 19 Washington State Cougars; No. 23 Kentucky Wildcats; No. 24 Kansas Jayhawks.

Others Receiving Votes

James Madison 67; Clemson 54; Florida 29; Fresno State 21; Washington State 20; Arizona 13; Wyoming 12; Oklahoma State 12; Miami (FL) 12; Maryland 11; Kentucky 9; Liberty 5; Kansas State 5; UNLV 4; Texas A&M 4; West Virginia 3; Memphis 1; Kansas 1.

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