Texas and Georgia vie for top spot in updated college football rankings

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Last updated Sep 13, 2026

Texas and Georgia vie for top spot in updated college football rankings
Summary

Following Week 2 results, analysts project a shift at the top of the US LBM Coaches Poll. Texas is expected to move into the No. 1 position after a 24-23 victory over previous top-ranked Ohio State. Georgia remains a contender for the top spot following a 70-20 victory against Western Kentucky. Ohio State is expected to remain in the top 10 despite the narrow loss. The updated rankings will reflect the impact of these games as teams like Notre Dame, Indiana, and Miami also maintain strong positions. Coaches and poll voters are currently weighing the results of recent upsets across the top 10 programs.

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  • Texas expects to reach No. 1 after beating Ohio State 24-23.
  • Georgia holds the No. 2 projection after scoring 70 points against Western Kentucky.
  • Ohio State drops in the rankings but remains in the top 10.
  • Notre Dame holds a top-three position after shutting out Rice.
  • Mississippi prepares to face LSU in an upcoming matchup.
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  • 8:59 AMYahoo SportsTexas or Georgia at No. 1? College football rankings projection for US LBM Coaches Poll
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There were upsets in the top 10 of the US LBM Coaches Poll in Week 2. How will those decision impact the rankings? Here's our projection.

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