Texas claims top ranking as Penn State rises in Coaches Poll
3 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 13, 2026, 5:36 PM
Last updated Sep 13, 2026
The Texas Longhorns moved into the No. 1 spot in the updated US LBM Coaches Poll following their victory over Ohio State. The Buckeyes fell from the top position to No. 6, while Georgia, Notre Dame, and Indiana rounded out the top five. Penn State moved up to No. 15 after a 27-9 win against Temple, despite a sluggish offensive start that saw the team scoreless through three initial possessions. Elsewhere, the Florida State Seminoles remained unranked after receiving no votes for the second consecutive week. The Seminoles are preparing for a Week 3 matchup against the No. 10 Alabama Crimson Tide, while Penn State hosts Buffalo at Beaver Stadium. Several other Big Ten programs, including USC at No. 11, Iowa at No. 20, and Washington at No. 24, also earned spots in the latest top 25 rankings.
- •Texas took the No. 1 position with 42 first-place votes.
- •Ohio State dropped five spots to No. 6 after falling to Texas.
- •Penn State climbed to No. 15 following a 27-9 win over Temple.
- •Florida State remains unranked and will face No. 10 Alabama next.
- •Oregon fell 12 spots to No. 18 after a loss to Oklahoma State.
- 5:36 PMYahoo Sports — Where LSU football ranked in latest US LBM Coaches Poll
- 5:15 PMYahoo Sports — Three of FSU's opponents ranked in US LBM Coaches Poll afetr Week 2
- 5:11 PMYahoo Sports — Big changes in Week 2 US LBM Coaches Poll; where is Penn State ranked?
"Three of FSU football's future opponents were ranked in the US LBM Coaches Poll after Week 2, with several others receiving votes.
"LSU football beat Louisiana Tech on Saturday night. Here's where LSU ranked in the latest US LBM Coaches Poll after the win.
"Where did Penn State land in this week's US LBM Coaches Poll, and how did Big Ten teams fare after an eventful Week 2?
Sources
External links- Yahoo SportsSep 13, 2026, 5:36 PMWhere LSU football ranked in latest US LBM Coaches Poll
LSU football beat Louisiana Tech on Saturday night. Here's where LSU ranked in the latest US LBM Coaches Poll after the win.
- Yahoo SportsSep 13, 2026, 5:15 PMThree of FSU's opponents ranked in US LBM Coaches Poll afetr Week 2
Three of FSU football's future opponents were ranked in the US LBM Coaches Poll after Week 2, with several others receiving votes.
- Yahoo SportsSep 13, 2026, 5:11 PMBig changes in Week 2 US LBM Coaches Poll; where is Penn State ranked?
Where did Penn State land in this week's US LBM Coaches Poll, and how did Big Ten teams fare after an eventful Week 2?
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