College football coaches poll prediction after Oklahoma, Arkansas lose

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College football coaches poll prediction after Oklahoma, Arkansas lose

Georgia took over at No. 1 in last week's USA TODAY Sports AFCA Coaches Poll. Georgia, Alabama, Ohio State, Michigan and Clemson are the current top five. Oklahoma's loss at home to Kansas State will shake things up after No 6. Southern California is the likeliest to replace Oklahoma at 6 after moving to 2-0 in Pac-12 play. North Carolina State should break into the top 10 for the first time in nearly 20 years after demolishing Connecticut. Tennessee will move up from No 12 after beating rival Florida for second time since 2005.

Georgia is the new No. 1 in the coaches poll. Georgia gave up 22 points in a win against Kent State.

Alabama is now the No. 2 team in the coaches poll. Bryce Young had 316 yards and four touchdowns at halftime as Alabama beat Vanderbilt 55-3. Alabama's next game is at Arkansas next Saturday.

Ohio State is 4-0 and the first Big Ten team to do so. The Buckeyes beat Wisconsin 52-21.

Michigan is ranked No. 4 after a 34-27 win against Maryland. Clemson is in fourth place after beating Wake Forest.

The defense struggled to stop Sam Hartman and Wake's passing game. Clemson's biggest issue may be the secondary that's lacking experience and depth.

USC is unbeaten and will move up one or more spots after Oklahoma's loss. USC has 14 takeaways and zero turnovers on offense.

Oklahoma State is 3-0 after a clean sweep through non-conference play. Quarterback Spencer Sanders has scored 13 touchdowns and had just one turnover so far. Next weekend's game against Baylor is one of the biggest of this season in the Big 12.

Tennessee is 4-0 and the top team in the SEC. The team is led by Heisman Trophy-winning quarterback Hendon Hooker.

Kentucky is 4-0 after a 31-23 win against Northern Illinois. The Wildcats are averaging 81.5 yards per game on 2.4 yards a carry. Running back Chris Rodriguez will return from suspension next weekend.

N.C. State is 4-0 and should move into the top 10 for the first time since Oct. 28, 2002. The Wolfpack have a potential winner-take-all game against Clemson on Saturday.


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