In Miami, the Miami Hurricanes made a significant jump in the latest NCAA Coaches Poll, landing at No. 9 after a resounding 50-15 victory over South Florida. This win marked a much-needed boost for the program, demonstrating their strength and capability as they move into the top 10 rankings. With this advancement, Miami has replaced Missouri, which fell to No. 11 after struggling in a hard-fought 30-27 overtime win against Vanderbilt.
In other notable shifts within the top 10, Tennessee has crept up a spot to No. 6 after securing a 10-point road victory over Oklahoma. Unfortunately for Oklahoma, they tumbled down five spots to No. 18 following the defeat. While the top tier saw minimal changes, the teams outside of it experienced a bit more movement, with Michigan, Notre Dame, and Clemson all regrouping following early season losses.
Additionally, both Baylor and Illinois made their first appearances in the Coaches Poll after impressive upset victories over their conference rivals. This week’s poll reflects the ongoing competitive landscape of college football, with many teams battling for favorable positioning as the season progresses.
Here is the complete Coaches Poll Top 25:
- Georgia – 35 first place votes
- Texas – 18 votes
- Ohio State – 2 votes
- Alabama
- Ole Miss
- Tennessee
- Oregon
- Penn State
- Miami
- Utah
- Missouri
- Michigan
- LSU
- Notre Dame
- Clemson
- USC
- Louisville
- Oklahoma
- Iowa State
- Oklahoma State
- Illinois
- BYU
- UNLV
- Texas A&M
- Kansas State
Teams that dropped out this week include Nebraska and Memphis, while several others continue to receive votes including Washington State and Indiana. As the season unfolds, college football fans are sure to see more excitement and changes in the rankings.
