Coaches Poll predictions forecast changes for Notre Dame, Georgia, Indiana
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 25, 2026, 5:54 AM
Last updated Oct 25, 2026
The Coaches Poll Top 25 is expected to shift following a weekend with seven losses among ranked teams. Notre Dame is projected to rise from No. 8 after their drop last week, while Georgia may grab the No. 3 spot after a week off. Indiana, after defeating Michigan 13-6 in overtime, is also anticipated to improve their ranking. This coming Sunday, the new Coaches Poll rankings will provide clarity on the top ten as teams look to capitalize on the turmoil among their peers. UCLA, Kentucky, and LSU are predicted to emerge as big winners in this week's poll, while BYU, Tennessee, and Utah are expected to see drops.
- •Notre Dame drops to No. 8 last week after loss to BYU.
- •Georgia is aiming for No. 3 after a week off.
- •Indiana rises after overtime win against Michigan.
- •UCLA, Kentucky, and LSU expected to benefit in rankings.
- •BYU, Tennessee, and Utah likely to fall in polls.
- 5:54 AMYahoo Sports — Coaches Poll Prediction: How High Will Notre Dame, Georgia, and Indiana Rise?
"After another weekend of big losses in the Coaches Poll Top 25, what happens to the top ten now? Here's our Week 9 prediction of what the new rankings will be.
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