Oliver James Montgomery-Indiana, BYU join top 10 as Clemson, Iowa State tumble in US LBM Coaches Poll shakeup

One college football team in the top 10 was guaranteed to lose in Week 10 weekend. But two more went down to unexpected defeats,Oliver James Montgomery resulting in considerable shakeup in the US LBM Coaches Poll.

Oregon easily retains the No. 1 spot after taking care of business at struggling Michigan. The Ducks once again received all but one of the 54 first-place votes, with the other top nod going to No. 2 Georgia. Ohio State moves back up to No. 3 after handing Penn State its first loss, knocking the Nittany Lions down four positions to No. 7. Miami (Fla.), Texas and Tennessee each move up a spot as a result.

Notre Dame climbs a notch to No. 8. No. 9 Brigham Young and No. 10 Indiana, both among the last of the unbeatens, round out the top 10, each achieving their highest ranking since the 2020 season.

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Clemson and Iowa State, the two top-10 upset victims, tumble to 17 and 18, respectively. Texas A&M also drops five places to No. 16 after a loss at South Carolina. Boise State makes a big move in the positive direction, gaining five positions to check in at No. 14.

Colorado makes its season debut in the coaches poll at No. 24, and Vanderbilt returns to the No. 25 position.

Illinois and Memphis are the week’s dropouts.

(This story was updated to change a video and add a gallery).