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The article analyzes the pressure on 12 college football head coaches entering the CFP, highlighting which coaches need a win most to satisfy fan expectations and secure their jobs, with Alabama's Kalen DeBoer and Ohio State's Ryan Day among those under the most scrutiny.
Week 11 of college football was marked by close calls and near-upsets among top teams, but it provided clarity on playoff contenders, highlighting their key weaknesses such as Indiana's big-play glitches, Ohio State's run game, and Georgia's inconsistent defense, with several teams still in the hunt for the CFP with three weeks remaining.
The college football landscape remains chaotic with significant movement in the AP Top 25, as top teams like Ohio State, Alabama, and Texas A&M continue to separate themselves, while the rest of the rankings are muddled due to conference disparities and inconsistent team performances. The season's unpredictability is highlighted by the varying evaluations of teams like Miami and Virginia, and the upcoming weeks are expected to bring more clarity to conference standings and playoff contenders.
The article evaluates second-year college football coaches, highlighting Mike Elko at Texas A&M, Curt Cignetti at Indiana, and Willie Fritz at Houston, who have all significantly improved their programs. It also discusses other coaches maintaining momentum, underperformers, and the current college football playoff landscape, emphasizing the impact of coaching on team success and rankings.
Ohio State remains at the top of the AP and Coaches Polls after a dominant 70-0 win over Grambling State, while Michigan dropped in rankings following an upset loss to Oklahoma. South Florida made a significant jump after beating Florida, and several top teams had mixed results against weaker opponents.
In the latest CBS Sports 133 college football rankings, Washington moved up to No. 3 while Ohio State fell to No. 7 after losing to rival Michigan. Georgia remained at No. 1, and Florida State climbed to No. 4. Louisville also dropped in the rankings after losing to Kentucky. Other notable movers include Oklahoma, Kentucky, Iowa State, Miami, Boise State, Kansas State, Air Force, UCLA, and Fresno State.
Georgia reclaims the No. 1 spot in the CBS Sports 133 college football rankings after a dominant win against Ole Miss, moving ahead of Michigan. Louisville and Oregon State enter the top 10, while Penn State and Ole Miss drop a few spots. Other notable moves include North Carolina, Coastal Carolina, Virginia Tech, Iowa, Oklahoma State, Air Force, Tennessee, and Fresno State.
Purdue enters the Bottom 25 rankings in college football after a loss to Michigan, while Michigan State and Indiana exit the rankings following their first Big Ten wins. The Big Ten West division is struggling, with its top contenders losing to teams ranked in the Bottom 25. Nebraska and Wisconsin both lost to lowly Big Ten East teams, further highlighting the poor performance of the West division.
In the latest CBS Sports 133 college football rankings, Michigan maintains its top spot, followed by Georgia and Ohio State. Florida State jumps ahead of Washington to claim the fourth spot after a double-digit win, while Oklahoma drops three spots to ninth after losing to Kansas. Oregon, Texas, and Alabama see slight bumps up in the rankings. Nebraska, Kansas, and Oklahoma State are among the biggest movers in the rankings. North Carolina and Duke drop in the rankings after back-to-back losses.
Week 8 of college football saw several upsets and near upsets, including previously undefeated UNC losing to Virginia, Ohio State dominating Penn State, and USC suffering their second consecutive loss. The projected Week 9 AP Top 25 rankings include the Liberty Flames at 25, Tennessee Volunteers at 24, Duke Blue Devils at 23, James Madison Dukes at 22, and UCLA Bruins at 21.
Michigan strengthens its case as the No. 1 team in college football with another dominant win, holding every opponent to 10 points or less during their 7-0 start. Washington moves into the top three after an epic win over Oregon. USC falls eight spots after losing to Notre Dame, while Oklahoma State and Arizona make significant jumps in the rankings.
The Pac-12 conference is receiving praise for its strong teams, with six ranked in the top 18 of the AP Top 25. However, the conference is hindered by having two teams, Arizona State and Stanford, in the Bottom 25 rankings of college football futility. Virginia's 0-5 record also contributes to the Power Five conference's futility, as they fell to Boston College.
Following their loss to Texas, Alabama football is expected to see a significant drop in the college football rankings. The Crimson Tide, previously ranked No. 3, will likely not be ranked in the top when the Coaches and AP polls are released. The loss by Alabama will be mitigated by unimpressive wins by other ranked teams, but a final ranking prediction places them at No. 11.
The Florida State Seminoles are predicted to move into the top five in the Week 2 AP and Coaches polls after their impressive win over LSU. Meanwhile, the Colorado Buffaloes are being considered for a spot in the top 25 after their upset victory against TCU, although it remains uncertain if they will make the cut.
Colorado moves up in the college football rankings after a big win against TCU, while Georgia remains the top-ranked team. Coach Prime's efforts in building the roster and staff are being recognized, and their victory marks the first time a program has beaten a ranked opponent in 2023. Other notable wins include Michigan defeating East Carolina, Ohio State defeating Indiana, USC defeating Nevada, and Penn State defeating West Virginia.