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USA TODAY's preseason US LBM Coaches Poll ranks Michigan as having the toughest 2026 schedule, followed by Texas, Missouri, Ohio State, Arkansas, Oklahoma, USC, Mississippi State, South Carolina and LSU, highlighting multiple top-10 opponents and challenging road trips that will test teams on the path to the playoff.
USA TODAY’s US LBM Coaches Poll flags Alabama, LSU, Michigan, Penn State and Clemson as the five most overrated teams heading into 2026, arguing heavy personnel losses, coaching changes, and tough schedules will make high preseason prestige difficult to sustain.
The Week 9 college football rankings remain largely unchanged with Ohio State maintaining the No. 1 spot in the US LBM Coaches Poll, while other top teams like Indiana, Texas A&M, Alabama, and Georgia also hold their positions. Several teams, including Vanderbilt, Cincinnati, Louisville, and Houston, moved up in the rankings, and Navy made its debut at No. 23. LSU, South Florida, Illinois, and Arizona State dropped out after losses.
IU football's dominant 63-10 victory over Illinois boosted their ranking, moving up to No. 11 in the AP poll and No. 12 in the coaches poll, highlighting their rising prominence in college football.
Oregon Ducks fans celebrated a narrow 3-point victory over the Wisconsin Badgers, highlighting a thrilling college football matchup. Meanwhile, the US LBM Coaches Poll saw Texas Longhorns rise significantly after their surprising win against Alabama, sparking discussions about the current state of college football powerhouses.
Michigan secures the No. 1 spot in the final US LBM Coaches Poll after a convincing win in the national championship game, marking their first time finishing at the top. Georgia jumps to No. 3 following a decisive Orange Bowl victory, while Texas and Alabama claim the next two spots. Missouri, Mississippi, and Ohio State also secure top-10 finishes, with several other teams making notable appearances in the final rankings.
Michigan and Washington move up in the US LBM Coaches Poll, with Michigan claiming four No. 1 votes and Ohio State falling to No. 6. Georgia remains on top. Washington and Florida State are in contention for the College Football Playoff. Texas stays ahead of Alabama, and Louisville slips in the rankings. James Madison rejoins the poll at No. 25, and Kansas State drops out.
Ohio State moves up to the No. 2 spot ahead of Michigan in the latest US LBM Coaches Poll, with Georgia maintaining its hold on the No. 1 ranking. Florida State retains the No. 4 spot, while Washington closes the gap at No. 5. Arizona is the biggest mover, climbing six places to No. 16. Tennessee stays in the poll despite its fourth loss, and unbeaten Liberty enters the rankings for the first time at No. 22.
The Oklahoma Sooners moved up in the latest US LBM Coaches Poll after a narrow win, while the USC Trojans dropped in the rankings following their second consecutive loss. Other top 10 teams, including Alabama, Oregon, Washington, and Texas, also faced challenges but managed to secure victories. Penn State and North Carolina, however, suffered losses. The top 10 teams in the poll remained largely unchanged, with Georgia, Michigan, and Ohio State leading the rankings.
The Oklahoma Sooners moved up to No. 7 in the US LBM Coaches Poll after their 34-30 victory over the Texas Longhorns. The win was considered the biggest of the Brent Venables era, and the Sooners jumped five spots in the rankings. Georgia remained at No. 1, followed by Michigan, Ohio State, Florida State, and Penn State.
USC drops a spot in the US LBM Coaches poll after a close win against Colorado, creating a logjam in the Top 10 of the Pac-12. Oregon State makes the biggest jump, moving up five spots to No. 15. Oregon stays put at No. 9, but looks better than USC and Washington.
In the US LBM Coaches Poll after Week 5 of college football, Georgia remains at the top, followed by Michigan and Ohio State. Texas moves up to fourth place, while Utah and LSU experience significant drops in the rankings. Kentucky, Fresno State, and Louisville enter the top 25, while Florida, Kansas, and Kansas State fall out.
Ohio State moves up to No. 3 in the US LBM Coaches Poll after their last-second win against Notre Dame, while Georgia remains at No. 1. Michigan holds onto the No. 2 spot, and Florida State drops to No. 4 despite a road win against Clemson. Texas enters the top five for the first time this season. Missouri, Florida, Kansas, and Kansas State are the new teams in the Top 25, while Colorado, Iowa, Clemson, and UCLA drop out.
Georgia remains at No. 1 in the US LBM Coaches Poll, followed by Michigan and Alabama. Florida State rises to No. 5 after a convincing victory against LSU. Duke and Colorado enter the rankings after notable upsets, while Clemson and TCU fall in the rankings.