Georgia take top spot in college football Coaches Poll

Georgia moved to first place in the US LBM Coaches Poll released on October 11. Following a 20-17 win over Alabama, the Bulldogs received 60 of the 74 votes for the top position.

Texas lost the lead after falling 27-24 to Oklahoma, dropping five places to sixth. Alabama remained seventh despite their home defeat.

Notre Dame, Miami, Indiana and Ohio State complete the top five behind Georgia. Ohio State received one first-place vote after beating Maryland 45-16 to improve to five wins and one loss.

UCLA made the biggest climb, moving from 22nd to 12th following a 17-15 victory over Oregon. The Ducks fell 12 places to 25th.

Kentucky rose from 25th to 17th after defeating LSU in overtime. LSU sit 21st. Oklahoma State, Wake Forest and Boise State entered the top 25, while Florida, Duke and Pittsburgh dropped out.