Wed. Aug 6th, 2025

Latest US LBM Coaches Poll Sees Shuffling in Top Five as Ohio State Moves Up

In a busy college football Saturday, the latest US LBM Coaches Poll experienced significant changes near the top, even without any major upsets. The poll reflects the assessment of the most recent results by voters.

Georgia Holds Strong:

  • Georgia remains the No. 1 team, securing 61 out of 64 first-place votes, following their non-conference victory against Alabama-Birmingham.
  • Michigan maintains its position at No. 2 after defeating the previously undefeated Rutgers in their Big Ten opener.

Shuffling in the Top Five:

  • The shifts begin at No. 3, with Ohio State moving ahead of Florida State. The Buckeyes received two first-place votes after a thrilling last-second victory against Notre Dame.
  • Despite a road win against Clemson, the Seminoles drop to No. 4.
  • Texas, with a convincing win over Baylor, enters the top five for the first time this season.
  • The Longhorns are now ahead of No. 6 Southern California, who had a close 42-28 victory over Arizona State.

Maintaining Their Positions:

  • Penn State stays at No. 7 after shutting out Iowa.
  • Washington holds onto the No. 8 spot but received one first-place vote following a dominant win over California.
  • The Pac-12 boasts an impressive four teams in the top 10, with Oregon and Utah also securing positions there.
  • Washington State makes a notable jump of seven places to reach No. 17.

Other Developments:

  • Notre Dame slips four spots to No. 13, falling behind Alabama and LSU.
  • The Top 25 welcomes four teams this week, including one returning team, Missouri, debuting at No. 22.
  • Florida enters at No. 23, while Kansas and Kansas State also make appearances at No. 24 and No. 25, respectively.
  • The week’s dropouts from the rankings include Colorado, Iowa, Clemson, and UCLA.

The latest poll results reflect the dynamic nature of college football, with teams vying for top positions as the season progresses.