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

The No. 1 team in the US LBM Coaches Poll remains the Georgia Bulldogs after Week 7, despite their lackluster performance against the Vanderbilt Commodores. Meanwhile, in a Pac-12 showdown, Washington handed Oregon their first loss of the season with a 36-33 victory. Another Pac-12 unbeaten team, USC, also suffered a loss in Week 7 against Notre Dame. North Carolina secured a 41-31 win over Miami, and Oregon State emerged victorious against UCLA in another Pac-12 matchup.

Moving forward, Week 8 will feature four games between teams in the top 25 of the coaches poll. Georgia football will have a bye week during Week 8 before facing off against Florida on October 28th.

Let’s now take a closer look at the top 10 teams in the US LBM Coaches Poll, as well as the rest of the 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 Oregon State 6-1 809 +1
13 Utah 5-1 704 +2
14 Tennessee 5-1 663 +2
15 USC 6-1 606 -7
16 Duke 5-1 590 +1
17 Notre Dame 6-2 572 +3
18 LSU 5-2 482 +3
19 Missouri 6-1 368 +5
20 Louisville 6-1 309 -6
21 Air Force 6-0 196 +6
22 Iowa 6-1 192 +6
23 Tulane 5-1 112 +1
24 UCLA 4-2 70 -3
25 Wyoming 5-0 46 -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;

(Source: UGA Wire)

Week 7 Recap:

No. 1 Georgia 37, Vanderbilt 20:
Despite inconsistent performances, Georgia remains the only undefeated team in the SEC. They will have a bye week in Week 8 to recover before their upcoming game against Florida.

No. 2 Michigan 52, Indiana 7:
Michigan’s closest game this season was a 24-point win over Rutgers. They have had a relatively easy schedule so far but will face tougher opponents in October and November.

No. 3 Ohio State 41, Purdue 7:
Ohio State’s wide receiver Marvin Harrison Jr. had an impressive game against Purdue, with over 100 receiving yards and a touchdown. Their next game against Penn State in Week 8 is highly anticipated.

No. 4 Florida State 41, Syracuse 3:
Star wide receiver Keon Coleman continues to shine for Florida State, with nine catches for 140 yards and a touchdown in their win against Syracuse.

No. 5 Washington 36, Oregon 33:
In a crucial Pac-12 matchup, Washington emerged victorious against previously unbeaten Oregon. Quarterback Michel Penix had a standout performance with over 300 yards, four touchdowns, and one interception.

No. 6 Penn State 63, UMass 0:
Penn State secured their second shutout in three weeks with a dominant win over UMass. Their biggest game of the year awaits in Week 8 against Ohio State.

No. 7 Oklahoma:
Oklahoma had a bye week after their impressive win against Texas. They will face UCF in Week 8.

No. 8 Alabama 24, Arkansas 21:
Alabama had a close call against Arkansas after a strong first half. They seem to be consistently playing in tight games.

No. 8 Texas:
Texas had a week off following their loss to Oklahoma in the Red River Showdown. They remain strong contenders in the Big 12.

No. 10 North Carolina 41, Miami 31:
With Louisville’s loss, North Carolina and Florida State are the only remaining undefeated teams in the ACC. North Carolina has a favorable upcoming schedule against Virginia, Georgia Tech, and Campbell.

(Source: UGA Wire)

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