The US LBM Coaches Poll has been released following college football’s Week 2.
Georgia, remains the poll’s No. 1 team, after dominating Ball State 45-3 in Week 2.
Buy Bulldogs TicketsWeek 2 featured Texas’ 34-24 road win over Alabama. The Longhorns went up four spots in the rankings. Alabama fell seven slots after the Crimson Tide’s first home loss since 2019.
Colorado continues to climb up the rankings after defeating Nebraska at home. Miami beat Texas A&M in one of Week 2’s top wins.
25. UCLA
24. Iowa
23. Miami
22. Clemson
21. Colorado
20. Duke
19. Ole Miss
18. North Carolina
17. Oregon State
16. Oklahoma
15. Kansas State
14. LSU
13. Oregon
12. Utah
11. Notre Dame
Who are the top 10 teams in the US LBM Coaches Poll?
10
Alabama
Last week’s Coaches poll ranking: No. 3
Week 2: Texas 34, Alabama 24
Alabama saw its home winning streak get snapped against a talented Texas team. The Crimson Tide showed some defensive issues in the second half of the defeat. Alabama starting quarterback Jalen Milroe looked uncomfortable as a passer against the Longhorns and frequently left the pocket.
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9
Tennessee
Last week’s Coaches poll ranking: No. 9
Week 2: Tennessee 30, Austin Peay 13
Tennessee stays put at No. 9. The Volunteers wore some of the ugliest jerseys college football has ever seen in Week 2. They did not play particularly well against Austin Peay. The Volunteers face a test in Week 3 at Florida.
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8
Washington
Last week’s Coaches poll ranking: No. 8
Week 2: Washington 43, Tulsa 10
Washington cruised in Week 2 against Tulsa after beating Boise State last week. Washington quarterback Michael Penix threw for over 400 yards in the win.
7
Penn State
Last week’s Coaches poll ranking: No. 7
Week 2: Penn State 63, Delaware 7
Penn State toppled Delaware behind a big performance from running backs Kaytron Allen and Nick Singleton. The Nittany Lions ran for over 300 yards on Delaware.
6
Texas
Last week’s Coaches poll ranking: No. 10
Week 2: Texas 34, Alabama 24
Texas quarterback Quinn Ewers tore up the Alabama defense as the Longhorns won on the road. Georgia transfer receiver Adonai Mitchell had a monster game in Texas’ win.
5
USC
Last week’s Coaches poll ranking: No. 6
Week 2: USC 56, Stanford 10
Superstar quarterback Caleb Williams and the Trojans are putting up massive numbers and are 3-0. Williams powered the Trojans to 49 first half points.
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4
Ohio State
Last week’s Coaches poll ranking: No. 4
Week 2: Ohio State 35, Youngstown State 7
Ohio State stays put after Week 2. Florida State jumps the Buckeyes after Ohio State looked solid, but not spectacular against Youngstown State. Ohio State wide receiver Marvin Harrison Jr. finished with 160 receiving yards and two touchdowns.
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3
Florida State
Last week’s Coaches poll ranking: No. 5
Week 2: Florida State 66, Southern Miss 13
Florida State took care of business against Southern Miss in Week 2. The Seminoles open ACC play on the road at Boston College in Week 3. Florida State quarterback Jordan Travis continues his strong play.
2
Michigan
Last week’s Coaches poll ranking: No. 2
Week 2: Michigan 35, UNLV 7
Michigan is the only team outside Georgia to have a first place vote in the Coaches poll. The Wolverines are expected to be a College Football Playoff contender again in 2023, but we won’t know much about Michigan until they play Nebraska in Week 5.
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1
Georgia
Last week’s Coaches poll ranking: No. 1
Week 2: Georgia 45, Ball State 3
Georgia overwhelmed Ball State in the second quarter. The defending back-too-back champions finally face a Power Five opponent in Week 3 as Georgia hosts South Carolina. Georgia has 64 out of 65 first place votes in the Coaches poll.
