Miami suffered a major blow in the Coaches Poll top 25 rankings after blowing a three-touchdown lead and losing to Syracuse. As a result, they dropped from No. 7 to No. 14 and also lost their chance at the ACC Championship Game. Ohio State also fell six spots to No. 8 after losing to Michigan for the fourth consecutive season. On the other hand, teams like Tennessee and SMU benefitted from these losses and moved up in the rankings. Texas climbed to the second spot behind No. 1 Oregon, with Penn State, Notre Dame, and Georgia rounding out the top five.
In other movements, Syracuse entered the top 25 after their victory over Miami, while UNLV rose to No. 19 as the second-best Mountain West team. Colorado also jumped back into the rankings after a win over Oklahoma State. The full Coaches Poll top 25 after the regular season ended includes various teams like Alabama, South Carolina, and Arizona State.
Interestingly, schools like Tulane and Texas A&M dropped out of the top 25 rankings, while others like Texas A&M, Duke, and Louisville received votes. Overall, the latest rankings showcase the volatility and competitiveness in college football as teams jockey for position heading into the final stretch of the season.
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