Coaches Poll Top 25: College Football Rankings released after wild Week 11

The latest Coaches Poll Top 25 rankings were released following a wild Week 11 of college football. There were upsets, close calls and blowouts!

Now that we are down to the wire, games are getting tighter and it seems like every result means more. No, it’s not just for the SEC!

So without further ado, let’s dive into the latest Coaches Poll rankings. We’ll start at the top.

1. Ohio State

Ohio State rolled to another win over Purdue and they are now 9-0 on the season. In the 34-10 win, the Buckeyes put up 24 points in the second quarter to run away from the Boilermakers.

With that, they sit atop the Coaches Poll. Tough to stop Ryan Day’s team as they look for the perfect regular season, finishing up with UCLA, Rutgers and Michigan.

2. Indiana

Now at 10-0, Indiana is still on pace, if not better, than last season. They avoided the upset at Penn State against a desperate Nittany Lions squad.

Fernando Mendoza might’ve had his Heisman moment, assisted by Omar Cooper’s catch of the year. What a day in State College for Curt Cignetti and crew as they stay high up the Coaches Poll.

3. Texas A&M

Texas A&M just keeps winning and Mike Elko is firmly in the conversation for coach of the year. The Aggies are high up the Coaches Poll after dismantling Missouri on the road.

Now at 9-0, the Aggies seemed destined to clash with Alabama for the SEC crown. Well, hang on, look at the rest of the schedule. A lot can happen, but A&M is playing as well as anyone right now.

4. Alabama

Speaking of Alabama, the Crimson Tide beat LSU 20-9 and it wasn’t overly impressive. Still, it was the eighth straight win for Kalen DeBoer and crew.

Ty Simpson played well despite no running game on Saturday night. As long as they keep winning, the Coaches Poll will reward!

5. Georgia

Georgia also keeps winning as well, Remember how they almost blew it against Florida? Forget that! The Bulldogs dominated Mississippi State on the road.

Whether or not Kirby Smart and crew get to the SEC title game is irrelevant. As long as they’re 10-2, they’re probably making the College Football Playoff, at minimum!

6. Oregon

Oregon narrowly avoided the upset at Iowa, beating them 18-16. It was a bad weather atmosphere and the Ducks looked left for dead. Not so fast!

Dante Moore saved the Ducks with a missile of a throw to set up the winning kick. This team is now 8-1 and still in the top 10 of the Coaches Poll.

7. Ole Miss

Let’s not forget about Ole Miss people! The Rebels did in fact play a football game on Saturday. They beat The Citadel 49-0.

Now at 9-1, Ole Miss can gear up for the final two games against Florida and Mississippi State. They have just one SEC loss so they’re not out of the conference championship race either.

8. Texas Tech (+1)

Texas Tech made a statement with their stifling defense against BYU this weekend. The Red Raiders gave the Cougars their first loss in a 29-7 win.

Texas Tech forced three turnovers and BYU didn’t find the end zone until the fourth quarter. Joey McGuire’s crew is in the top 10 of the Coaches Poll and might be a title contender.

9. Notre Dame (+1)

Notre Dame won its seventh game in a row with a 49-10 win over Navy. It was a total team effort and domination for the Irish.

Will this team lose again? With the way they’re playing, it doesn’t seem like it. They have to hit the road to play Pitt this weekend, host Syracuse and then travel to Stanford. They’ll be favored.

T-10. Texas (+3)

Texas had the week off following a win over Vanderbilt last weekend. The Longhorns are 7-2 on the season and have an improving Arch Manning under center.

But coming up, as they sit in the top 10 of the Coaches Poll, are at Georgia, vs. Arkansas and vs. Texas A&M. This won’t be easy!

T-10. Oklahoma (+2)

Oklahoma had the week off following a win over Tennessee. But, they’re in the top 10 of the Coaches Poll going into the final three games.

It’s a gauntlet though. The Sooners have to go to Alabama this weekend., host Missouri and then host LSU. Good luck!

Coaches Poll Top 25 after Week 11

T-12. BYU (-4)
T-12. Georgia Tech (+2)
14. Vanderbilt (+2)
15. Utah (+4)
16. Miami (+2)
17. Michigan (+3)
18. USC (+3)
19. Virginia (-8)
20. Tennessee (+2)
21. Louisville (-6)
22. Cincinnati (+3)
23. Pittsburgh (NR)
24. Missouri (-7)
25. James Madison (NR)

Dropped out of Coaches Poll: No. 23 Memphis; No. 24 Iowa

Receiving votes in Coaches Poll: South Florida 99; North Texas 98; Iowa 81; Houston 73; Tulane 53; SMU 32; Illinois 15; Washington 12; Arizona 7; Nebraska 6; Memphis 6; Arizona State 3; Navy 2; San Diego State 1; East Carolina 1