Ohio State stays at number one while Alabama drops in latest poll
5 sources • 2 min read • Latest: Sep 8, 2026, 5:49 PM
Last updated Sep 8, 2026

Ohio State remains the top-ranked team in the US LBM Coaches Poll following a 56-3 win over Ball State on September 5. The Buckeyes received 50 first-place votes to maintain their position after the opening week of the season. Alabama moved to No. 12 in the rankings after securing a 48-10 victory against East Carolina. The Crimson Tide fell one spot from their preseason ranking and did not receive any first-place votes in the latest poll. Ten SEC programs, including Texas and Georgia, currently hold positions in the top 25. Ohio State prepares to travel to Austin for a matchup against Texas on September 12, while Alabama readies for an away game against Kentucky on the same day.
- •Ohio State holds the No. 1 ranking with 50 first-place votes in the US LBM Coaches Poll.
- •Alabama sits at No. 12 following a 48-10 win over East Carolina.
- •Texas moved to No. 3 in the latest rankings after defeating Texas State 59-7.
- •Ohio State visits Texas for a game on September 12.
- •Alabama plays an away game against Kentucky on September 12.
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"Alabama football is onto SEC play, and, after a Week 1 win against East Carolina, the Crimson Tide did not move much in the latest rankings.
"The Georgia Bulldogs have moved up in the US LBM Coaches Poll after an impressive Week 1. The Bulldogs are one of 10 ranked SEC teams
"Ohio State entered the season as the No. 1 team in the US LBM Coaches Poll. Did the Buckeyes hold onto their rankings after Week 1?
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External links- Yahoo SportsSep 8, 2026, 5:49 PMDid Kentucky's week one win get them votes in US LBM Coaches Poll?
The Kentucky football team got a blowout win to open the season, but did it gain them any votes in the US LBM Coaches Poll?
- Yahoo SportsSep 8, 2026, 5:25 PMGeorgia moves up in US LBM Coaches Poll after Week 1
The Georgia Bulldogs have moved up in the US LBM Coaches Poll after an impressive Week 1. The Bulldogs are one of 10 ranked SEC teams
- Yahoo SportsSep 8, 2026, 5:11 PMDid Notre Dame’s rank move in US LBM Coaches Poll after Week 1 win?
Notre Dame football got a solid Week 1 victory over Wisconsin, did its ranking inside the US LBM Coaches Poll change?
- Yahoo SportsSep 8, 2026, 4:55 PMWhere is Ohio State football ranked in Coaches Poll after Week 1?
Ohio State entered the season as the No. 1 team in the US LBM Coaches Poll. Did the Buckeyes hold onto their rankings after Week 1?
- Yahoo SportsSep 8, 2026, 4:55 PMWhere Alabama football landed in US LBM Coaches Poll after Week 1 win
Alabama football is onto SEC play, and, after a Week 1 win against East Carolina, the Crimson Tide did not move much in the latest rankings.
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