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    Texas A&M is on the outside looking in in newest US LBM Coaches Poll

    By Cameron Ohnysty,

    2024-09-08

    Texas A&M (1-1) made some strides this weekend after defeating McNeese State 52-10 on Saturday afternoon, led by starting quarterback Conner Weigman’s efficient day in the pocket.

    Earning his first win as the Aggie’s newest head coach, Mike Elko knows that plenty of work is ahead of his team, starting with a road trip to Gainsville to face a Florida team that has a big decision to make at quarterback after freshman DJ Lagway’s dazzling performance on Saturday night.

    While the offense improved, the offensive line continues to look ahead of SEC play. On the other side of the trenches, Texas A&M’s defensive line still has plenty of work to do compared to the preseason hype bestowed upon them. So far, the run defense has allowed 378 rushing yards in two games.

    Even with the victory, Texas A&M remains on the outside looking in, ranked 26th in the country. However, several teams earned critical wins, including Iowa State’s game-winning field goal vs. rival Iowa, vaulting the Cyclones into the Top 25.

    Here is the newest US LBM Coaches Poll :

    Week 2 US LBM Coaches Poll

    Ranking Team Record Points
    1 Georgia Bulldogs 2-0 1,346 (50)
    2 Ohio State Buckeyes 2-0 1,281 (3)
    3 Texas Longhorns 2-0 1,259 (1)
    4 Alabama Crimson Tide 2-0 1,157
    5 Ole Miss Rebels 2-0 1,136
    6 Oregon Ducks 2-0 987
    7 Penn State Nittany Lions 2-0 956
    8 Missouri Tigers 2-0 955
    9 Tennessee Volunteers 2-0 930
    10 Utah Utes 2-0 871
    11 USC Trojans 2-0 803
    12 Miami Hurricanes 2-0 798
    13 Oklahoma Sooners 2-0 700
    14 Oklahoma State Cowboys 2-0 588
    15 Kansas State Wildcats 2-0 578
    16 Michigan Wolverines 1-1 501
    17 LSU Tigers 1-1 410
    18 Arizona Wildcats 2-0 399
    19 Notre Dame Fighting Irish 1-1 388
    20 Clemson Tigers 1-1 326
    21 Louisville Cardinals 2-0 288
    22 Washington Huskies 2-0 176
    23 Iowa State Cyclones 2-0 157
    24 Nebraska Cornhuskers 2-0 91
    25 Memphis Tigers 2-0 85

    Schools Dropped Out

    No. 20 Kansas; No. 21 Iowa; No. 23 North Carolina State

    Others Receiving Votes:

    Texas A&M 68; Boston College 36; Syracuse 33; Illinois 33; Northern Illinois 30; Wisconsin 28; South Carolina 25; UNLV 19; Boise State 18; Iowa 17; Kansas 10; North Carolina State 9; UCF 7; Texas State 7; TCU 6; North Carolina 5; California 5; Liberty 4; Pittsburgh 2; Michigan State 2; BYU 2; Tulane 1; James Madison 1; Indiana 1

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