USC Football News: USC makes impressive leap as Oregon slips in first US LBM Coaches Poll

Georgia holds onto the top spot in the first US LBM Coaches Poll of the college football season, while Southern California makes a significant leap up the rankings.

After a strong performance against Clemson, Georgia received 52 out of 55 first-place votes, solidifying its position at No. 1. Ohio State follows in second place after a convincing win over Akron, earning three first-place votes. Texas moves up to No. 3 after shutting out Colorado State, while Alabama climbs to No. 4.

The competition for the fifth spot was tight, with Mississippi edging out Oregon by just one point. Oregon, which started the season ranked third, drops to No. 6 after a lackluster victory against Idaho. Notre Dame is close behind at No. 7 after defeating Texas A&M.

In the rankings, Penn State and Michigan swapped positions, with Penn State now at No. 8. Missouri also moved up to No. 10, taking the spot previously held by Florida State, which has fallen out of the rankings after two losses.

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Southern California made the biggest jump, moving up nine spots to No. 14 following a win against LSU. Miami also improved, climbing four spots to No. 15. New entries to the poll include Louisville at No. 24 and Washington at No. 25, while Florida State and Texas A&M dropped out.

As the season progresses, these rankings will continue to shift, reflecting the outcomes of upcoming games and the performances of each team.