One team will out of the top 10 of this week’s US LBM Coaches Poll and another will step in, while the poll gets ready for some major matchups over the next two weeks.
The top 10 is guaranteed of major changes given the heavyweight bouts set in the SEC and Big Ten, starting this Saturday with Georgia and Alabama. While currently stuck behind Texas, the Bulldogs would have a case for No. 1 with a win.
And a week later, Ohio State travels to Indiana in a rematch of last year’s Big Ten championship game.
Here’s how the top 10 of this week’s Coaches Poll should look:
1. Texas (4-0)
Texas got an extra week to get ready for Oklahoma. Like they’ll need it. While the Longhorns didn’t really look the part of a No. 1 last time out against Tennessee, they’ve been juggernauts compared to the Sooners, who are one of the biggest flops of the first month.
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2. Georgia (5-0)
The Bulldogs would’ve taken care of things against Vanderbilt even if freshman Jared Curtis had played on Saturday. Blaze Berlowitz had 208 yards as the starter but Georgia gave up just 293 yards overall in a 38-14 win. Now comes the first real test of how good this team really is.
3. Notre Dame (5-0)
The running game showed up in the second half of a 37-26 win at North Carolina and a breakout candidate was unearthed in freshman back Jonaz Walton, who had 120 yards. The Irish made this one closer than it needed to be, though.
Clemson’s defense did a pretty good job against Darian Mensah, who threw for 227 yards and just one touchdown, but the Hurricanes’ defense and general talent was too much to overcome in a 41-13 final. Miami’s first test went well enough, though not enough to move ahead of Notre Dame.
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College football’s biggest moments, reactions and celebrations in Week 5
See some of the biggest moments, celebrations and sideline scenes from Saturday’s action across the college football landscape.
Above, Jacob Harris #89 of the Wisconsin Badgers reacts after scoring a touchdown in the first quarter of the game against the Michigan State Spartans at Camp Randall Stadium on October 03, 2026 in Madison, Wisconsin.
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College football’s biggest moments, reactions and celebrations in Week 5
See some of the biggest moments, celebrations and sideline scenes from Saturday’s action across the college football landscape.
Above, Jacob Harris #89 of the Wisconsin Badgers reacts after scoring a touchdown in the first quarter of the game against the Michigan State Spartans at Camp Randall Stadium on October 03, 2026 in Madison, Wisconsin.
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College football’s biggest moments, reactions and celebrations in Week 5
The Northwestern Wildcats celebrate after defeating the Penn State Nittany Lions at Ryan Field on October 02, 2026 in Evanston, Illinois.
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College football’s biggest moments, reactions and celebrations in Week 5
Byrum Brown #17 of the Auburn Tigers runs the ball during the first half of the game against the Tennessee Volunteers at Neyland Stadium on October 03, 2026 in Knoxville, Tennessee.
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College football’s biggest moments, reactions and celebrations in Week 5
Fans storm the field following the game between the Minnesota Golden Gophers and the Michigan Wolverines at TCF Bank Stadium on October 03, 2026 in Minneapolis, Minnesota.
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College football’s biggest moments, reactions and celebrations in Week 5
Kevin Jennings #7 of the SMU Mustangs celebrates a touchdown during the first half against the Boston College Eagles at Gerald J. Ford Stadium on October 03, 2026 in Dallas, Texas.
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College football’s biggest moments, reactions and celebrations in Week 5
Gunner Stockton #14 of the Georgia Bulldogs scrambles during the fourth quarter against the Vanderbilt Commodores at Sanford Stadium on October 3, 2026 in Athens, Georgia.
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College football’s biggest moments, reactions and celebrations in Week 5
Dallas Wilson #6 of the Florida Gators celebrates after scoring a touchdown during the first half against the Missouri Tigers at Faurot Field at Memorial Stadium on October 03, 2026 in Columbia, Missouri.
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Cornerback Brian Nelson II #7 of the NC State Wolfpack reacts after a play during the first half of the game against the Louisville Cardinals at Carter-Finley Stadium on October 03, 2026 in Raleigh, North Carolina.
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College football’s biggest moments, reactions and celebrations in Week 5
Jahkai Lang #52 of the SMU Mustangs reacts after bringing down Evan Dickens #23 of the Boston College Eagles during the second half at Gerald J. Ford Stadium on October 03, 2026 in Dallas, Texas.
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College football’s biggest moments, reactions and celebrations in Week 5
Mason McKenzie #10 of the Boston College Eagles celebrates a touchdown with DJ Williams Jr. #57 during the first half against the SMU Mustangs at Gerald J. Ford Stadium on October 03, 2026 in Dallas, Texas.
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Wide receiver Jeremiah Smith #4 of the Ohio State Buckeyes goes up the field in the first half against defensive back Zach Lutmer # 6 of the Iowa Hawkeyes at Kinnick Stadium on October 3, 2026 in Iowa City, Iowa.
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College football’s biggest moments, reactions and celebrations in Week 5
Landon Roldan #8 of the Georgia Bulldogs catches a pass during the second quarter against the Vanderbilt Commodores at Sanford Stadium on October 3, 2026 in Athens, Georgia.
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College football’s biggest moments, reactions and celebrations in Week 5
Jordan Marshall (23) of the Michigan Wolverines runs the ball for a touchdown against the Minnesota Gophers at TCF Bank Stadium on October 03, 2026 in Minneapolis, Minnesota.
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Wide receiver Cody Jackson #2 of the Iowa State Cyclones runs in the ball for a touchdown as cornerback Keyshawn Robinson #20 of the West Virginia Mountaineers pursues the play in the first half of play at Jack Trice Stadium on October 3, 2026 in Ames, Iowa.
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College football’s biggest moments, reactions and celebrations in Week 5
Jaden Greathouse #1 of the Notre Dame Fighting Irish celebrates his touchdown with CJ Carr #13 and Guerby Lambert #76 during the first half of the game against North Carolina Tar Heels at Kenan Stadium on October 03, 2026 in Chapel Hill, North Carolina.
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College football’s biggest moments, reactions and celebrations in Week 5
Darius Taylor #1 of the Minnesota Golden Gophers runs after a catch against the Michigan Wolverines at TCF Bank Stadium on October 03, 2026 in Minneapolis, Minnesota.
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College football’s biggest moments, reactions and celebrations in Week 5
John Love #17 of the Virginia Tech Hokies kicks an extra point attempt in the first half during a game against the Pitt Panthers at Lane Stadium on October 2, 2026 in Blacksburg, Virginia.
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College football’s biggest moments, reactions and celebrations in Week 5
Josh Derry #5 of the UCF Knights scores a touchdown in the first half against the Houston Cougars at TDECU Stadium on October 03, 2026 in Houston, Texas.
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Tyrell Henry #0 of the Wisconsin Badgers is tackled by Tre Bell #3 of the Michigan State Spartans during the second quarter of the game at Camp Randall Stadium on October 03, 2026 in Madison, Wisconsin.
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Lotzeir Brooks #3 of the Alabama Crimson Tide catches a pass against Tanner Johnson #28 of the Mississippi State Bulldogs during the first half at Davis Wade Stadium on October 03, 2026 in Starkville, Mississippi.
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5. Indiana (5-0)
Look for Indiana to stay ahead of Ohio State, if only because of the unbeaten record. But the Hoosiers’ win against Northwestern looks much better after the Wildcats topped Penn State and this week’s opponent, Nebraska, could sneak into the Top 25.
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6. Ohio State (4-1)
The Buckeyes‘ defense has been outstanding all year minus the final quarter against Texas, when the Longhorns just wore them down in the Austin heat. And the offense has Jeremiah Smith. OSU gets a week off against Maryland this Saturday before going to Bloomington.
Alabama’s flying under the radar after a slip to nine wins in 2025. The Crimson Tide blew out Mississippi State 56-23 and showed off what might be the deepest receiver room in the country. That’s making things look easy for Keelon Russell, who outplayed Kamarion Taylor.
The Cougars will move one spot to replace Florida. Playing for the first time in two weeks, BYU pulled out a 17-10 win at TCU after losing star running back LJ Martin in the second quarter.
9. Texas Tech (5-0)
Tech had just three points at halftime against Colorado but kind of put things together in the second half, especially on defense, to win 29-7. This was more about the Buffaloes’ terribleness, though. There still are some serious questions about the Red Raiders as they enter the tougher part of their schedule.
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10. LSU (4-1)
The No. 10 spot gives voters a chance for a redo after putting LSU ahead of Ole Miss in last week’s poll despite the Rebels’ 32-28 head-to-head win. Look for the Tigers to stay in front to close out the top 10, with the Rebels right behind.
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