Survey among LBM coaches in the USA: Georgia shows weaknesses, but one should not read too much into it
The latest US LBM Coaches Poll is out and Georgia remains at the top despite a narrow win over Kentucky in Week 3.
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The new survey of US LBM coaches is in, and the top looks a little different.
Georgia retains the top spot, but the Bulldogs’ lead has become more fragile after a narrow win at Kentucky by just one point. UGa received 42 of 55 first-place votes this week, which is more than enough to keep the lead, but a few votes less than a week ago. Most of the top votes went to Texas, which edged into second place just ahead of Ohio State. The Longhorns received 10 first-place votes, while the Buckeyes received the remaining three.
The next three spots remain unchanged as No. 4 Alabama, No. 5 Mississippi and No. 6 Oregon hold their spots. Tennessee jumps to No. 7, overtaking Missouri and Penn State, who are tied for eighth. Utah once again rounds out the top 10.
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The rest of the poll shows only minor shifts and few real surprises. Arizona falls out of the rankings after a crucial loss to No. 14 Kansas State and Washington drops out after a loss to Apple Cup rival Washington State.
Texas A&M returns to the rankings at No. 24 and UNLV is ranked No. 25, the first time in program history it has appeared in the coaches poll.
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