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Week 4 USA TODAY Sports AFCA Coaches Poll

The updated USA TODAY Sports AFCA Coaches poll after week four action.

The LSU Tigers head into week five of the season with a 3-1 record after outlasting Mississippi State on Saturday. The Tigers will host the Auburn Tigers on Saturday night. Auburn was ranked No. 23 last week before their game against Georgia State. Following Auburn, the Tigers face Kentucky, Florida, Ole Miss, Alabama, and Arkansas. Each team is currently ranked. Tough run coming up.

After another week of college football, it is time to look at the updated polls. USA TODAY Sports AFCA Coaches Poll was released on Sunday. The top two spots still belong to the SEC with the Alabama Crimson Tide and Georgia Bulldogs. How are will the Texas A&M Aggies slide after losing to Arkansas in Arlington at AT&T Stadium?

A look at the full coaches poll after week four’s games.

Full USA TODAY Sports AFCA Coaches Poll:

Rank Team Record Points Change
1 Alabama 4-0 1,624 (64) –
2 Georgia 4-0 1,558 (1) –
3 Oregon 4-0 1,467 +1
4 Oklahoma 4-0 1,395 -1
5 Iowa 4-0 1,319 +1
6 Penn State 4-0 1,286 +2
7 Notre Dame 4-0 1,187 +3
8 Cincinnati 3-0 1,185 +1
9 Florida 3-1 1,101 +2
10 Ohio State 3-1 1,030 +2
11 Arkansas 4-0 1,016 +7
12 Ole Miss 3-0 916 +1
13 Texas A&M 3-1 744 -8
14 Michigan 4-0 674 +5
15 BYU 4-0 670 +1
16 Michigan State 4-0 583 +5
16 Coastal Carolina 4-0 583 +1
18 Oklahoma State 4-0 459 +4
19 Clemson 2-2 389 -12
20 UCLA 3-1 312 +4
21 Fresno State 4-1 251 +4
22 Auburn 3-1 244 +1
23 Kentucky 4-0 179 +4
24 Baylor 4-0 134 +18
25 Wake Forest 4-0 119 +14

Dropped from the rankings:

No. 14 Iowa State; No. 15 Wisconsin; No. 20 North Carolina.

Others receiving votes:

Texas 101; Boston College 91; NC State 70; San Diego State 69; Maryland 59; Wisconsin 56; Southern Methodist 54; Virginia Tech 39; Louisiana State 36; Iowa State 31; Army 23; Arizona State 12; Texas-San Antonio 11; Liberty 11; North Carolina 10; Central Florida 9; Oregon State 7; UL Lafayette 3; Appalachian State 3; Louisville 2; Indiana 2; Wyoming 1.

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USA TODAY Sports AFCA Coaches Poll released: Where is Georgia after week 3?

Georgia dominated South Carolina, Alabama struggled with Florida. Where did the Bulldogs land in this week’s coaches poll?

Georgia dominated South Carolina 40-13 in the SEC opener on Saturday night. The Gamecocks’ only touchdown came in garbage time with backups on the field.

Quarterback J.T. Daniels made his return from a core injury and looked great, completing 23 of 31 passes for 303 yards with three touchdowns and an interception.

The Bulldogs’ defense looked just as good as advertised. If it weren’t for that late South Carolina touchdown in the sea of Georgia reserve players, UGA still wouldn’t have allowed a score this season.

Sep 18, 2021; Athens, Georgia, USA; Georgia Bulldogs linebacker Quay Walker (middle) celebrates with teammates after recovering a fumble against the South Carolina Gamecocks during the second half at Sanford Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Dale Zanine-USA TODAY Sports

Georgia recorded three sacks, one interception and a forced fumble in the win in Athens.

It’s reasonable to think the Bulldogs’ deserve a shot at the No. 1 spot in the country due to win over Clemson and the dominant performance versus South Carolina on top of Alabama’s struggle with Florida in Gainesville.

Dawg fans will have to wait, though, as the top-four remain the same headed into week-four.

Full USA TODAY Sports AFCA Coaches Poll:

Rank Team Record Points Change
1 Alabama 3-0 1,616 –
2 Georgia 3-0 1,558 –
3 Oklahoma 3-0 1,429 –
4 Oregon 3-0 1,427 –
5 Texas A&M 3-0 1,283 –
6 Iowa 3-0 1,263 +1
7 Clemson 2-1 1,166 -1
8 Penn State 3-0 1,130 +4
9 Cincinnati 3-0 1,125 -1
10 Notre Dame 3-0 1,048 –
11 Ohio State 2-1 989 –
12 Florida 2-1 983 -3
13 Ole Miss 3-0 759 +3
14 Iowa State 2-1 700 –
15 Wisconsin 1-1 589 +2
16 BYU 3-0 504 +7
17 Coastal Carolina 3-0 500 +1
18 Arkansas 3-0 474 +6
19 Michigan 3-0 423 +6
20 North Carolina 2-1 411 -1
21 Michigan State 3-0 344 +8
22 Oklahoma State 3-0 300 -3
23 Auburn 2-1 171 -3
24 UCLA 2-1 170 -11
25 Fresno State 3-1 85 +16

Schools dropped out:

No. 15 Virginia Tech; No. 21 Arizona State.

Others receiving votes:

Liberty 80; Kentucky 69; Texas Christian 50; Virginia Tech 49; Texas 42; Southern California 41; San Diego State 41; Kansas State 40; Memphis 27; Boston College 27; Maryland 26; Arizona State 26; Louisiana State 25; Wake Forest 22; West Virginia 19; UL Lafayette 17; Baylor 13; Army 12; Southern Methodist 8; Nevada 7; Stanford 6; Central Florida 6; Utah State 2; Tennessee 2; Rutgers 2; Texas-San Antonio 1; Miami 1.

The Oklahoma Sooners stay put in latest USA TODAY Sports AFCA Coaches Poll

It may not have been pretty, but the Sooners’ win over Nebraska was enough for them to hold steady in USA TODAY Sports AFCA Coaches Poll

Sometimes the performances don’t go like we think they’ll go. Football is a strange game. A team that looks like a bad or average team one week can look like world-beaters just a few weeks later. That’s what makes assessing the Oklahoma Sooners’ performance against the Nebraska Cornhuskers so difficult.

Nebraska looked like a bad team against Illinois, but against Oklahoma, they had a great game plan for how to combat the Sooners passing attack and the offense looked functional. If not for several missed field goals and or penalties on the Sooners’ half of the field, the score in that game might look quite different.

But the Sooners pulled out the win against a Power Five opponent. And while it may not have been an impressive win from in the “eye test column,” it was a win nonetheless. If Oklahoma wins every game this season, nobody will care what the point differentials were or how they looked. All that matters is that they win.

The Oklahoma Sooners stayed at number three in the USA TODAY Sports AFCA Coaches Poll with the win and hold a narrow two-point lead on no. 4 Oregon. Each of the top five stayed the same this week

As far as the rest of the Big 12, Iowa State stayed put at 14 and Oklahoma State dropped three spots in the polls. TCU, who was on a bye is on the verge of sneaking into the top 25 as is Texas.

The Big 10 saw a lot of upward movement as Iowa, Penn State, Wisconsin, and Michigan State climbed the poll.

A look at the full coaches poll after week one’s games.

Full USA TODAY Sports AFCA Coaches Poll:

Rank Team Record Points Change
1 Alabama 3-0 1,616 –
2 Georgia 3-0 1,558 –
3 Oklahoma 3-0 1,429 –
4 Oregon 3-0 1,427 –
5 Texas A&M 3-0 1,283 –
6 Iowa 3-0 1,263 +1
7 Clemson 2-1 1,166 -1
8 Penn State 3-0 1,130 +4
9 Cincinnati 3-0 1,125 -1
10 Notre Dame 3-0 1,048 –
11 Ohio State 2-1 989 –
12 Florida 2-1 983 -3
13 Ole Miss 3-0 759 +3
14 Iowa State 2-1 700 –
15 Wisconsin 1-1 589 +2
16 BYU 3-0 504 +7
17 Coastal Carolina 3-0 500 +1
18 Arkansas 3-0 474 +6
19 Michigan 3-0 423 +6
20 North Carolina 2-1 411 -1
21 Michigan State 3-0 344 +8
22 Oklahoma State 3-0 300 -3
23 Auburn 2-1 171 -3
24 UCLA 2-1 170 -11
25 Fresno State 3-1 85 +16

Dropped from the rankings:

No. 15 Virginia Tech; No. 21 Arizona State.

Others receiving votes:

Liberty 80; Kentucky 69; Texas Christian 50; Virginia Tech 49; Texas 42; Southern California 41; San Diego State 41; Kansas State 40; Memphis 27; Boston College 27; Maryland 26; Arizona State 26; Louisiana State 25; Wake Forest 22; West Virginia 19; UL Lafayette 17; Florida State 17; Baylor 13; Army 12; Southern Methodist 8; Nevada 7; Stanford 6; Central Florida 6; Utah State 2; Tennessee 2; Rutgers 2; Texas-San Antonio 1; Miami 1.

Tennessee receives votes in Week 4 USA TODAY Sports AFCA Coaches Poll

Tennessee receives votes in Week 4 USA TODAY Sports AFCA Coaches Poll.

Tennessee (2-1) defeated Tennessee Tech (0-3), 56-0, in Week 3 at Neyland Stadium.

The Vols open Southeastern Conference play in Week 4 at Florida. Kickoff is salted for 7 p.m. EDT and ESPN will televise the matchup.

Below is the Week 4 USA TODAY Sports AFCA Coaches Poll.

USA TODAY Sports AFCA Coaches Poll

Rank Team Record Points Change
1 Alabama 3-0 1,616 –
2 Georgia 3-0 1,558 –
3 Oklahoma 3-0 1,429 –
4 Oregon 3-0 1,427 –
5 Texas A&M 3-0 1,283 –
6 Iowa 3-0 1,263 +1
7 Clemson 2-1 1,166 -1
8 Penn State 3-0 1,130 +4
9 Cincinnati 3-0 1,125 -1
10 Notre Dame 3-0 1,048 –
11 Ohio State 2-1 989 –
12 Florida 2-1 983 -3
13 Ole Miss 3-0 759 +3
14 Iowa State 2-1 700 –
15 Wisconsin 1-1 589 +2
16 BYU 3-0 504 +7
17 Coastal Carolina 3-0 500 +1
18 Arkansas 3-0 474 +6
19 Michigan 3-0 423 +6
20 North Carolina 2-1 411 -1
21 Michigan State 3-0 344 +8
22 Oklahoma State 3-0 300 -3
23 Auburn 2-1 171 -3
24 UCLA 2-1 170 -11
25 Fresno State 3-1 85 +16

Dropped from the rankings:

No. 15 Virginia Tech; No. 21 Arizona State.

Others receiving votes:

Liberty 80; Kentucky 69; Texas Christian 50; Virginia Tech 49; Texas 42; Southern California 41; San Diego State 41; Kansas State 40; Memphis 27; Boston College 27; Maryland 26; Arizona State 26; Louisiana State 25; Wake Forest 22; West Virginia 19; UL Lafayette 17; Florida State 17; Baylor 13; Army 12; Southern Methodist 8; Nevada 7; Stanford 6; Central Florida 6; Utah State 2; Tennessee 2; Rutgers 2; Texas-San Antonio 1; Miami 1.

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Florida sees small drop in USA TODAY Sports AFCA Coaches Poll after ‘Bama loss

Florida did fall after the Alabama loss, but not by much at all.

Florida came up just short of pulling off one of the biggest upsets of the college football season on Saturday, but it wasn’t punished too heavily for what was overall an excellent effort despite the loss. In the post-Week 3 update to the USA TODAY Sports AFCA Coaches Poll, Florida did fall, but only three spots to No. 12.

The Gators fell behind No. 10 Notre Dame and No. 11 Ohio State in the latest update, who they previously ranked above, and they were jumped by Penn State, who now sits at No. 8.

Still, the slight drop is a testament to how impressive the Gators looked in spite of the loss. The margin was even closer than in last year’s SEC Championship despite all the pieces the Gators lost.

UF is still the fourth-highest ranked SEC team behind No. 1 Alabama, No. 2 Georgia and No. 5 Texas A&M, and it’s got Ole Miss, who currently ranks 13th, right on its tail. Still, a couple of wins and some help from the teams around it should be enough for the Gators to get back into the top 10.

Here’s the full Coaches Poll for this week.

Full USA TODAY Sports AFCA Coaches Poll:

Rank Team Record Points Change
1 Alabama 3-0 1,616 –
2 Georgia 3-0 1,558 –
3 Oklahoma 3-0 1,429 –
4 Oregon 3-0 1,427 –
5 Texas A&M 3-0 1,283 –
6 Iowa 3-0 1,263 +1
7 Clemson 2-1 1,166 -1
8 Penn State 3-0 1,130 +4
9 Cincinnati 3-0 1,125 -1
10 Notre Dame 3-0 1,048 –
11 Ohio State 2-1 989 –
12 Florida 2-1 983 -3
13 Ole Miss 3-0 759 +3
14 Iowa State 2-1 700 –
15 Wisconsin 1-1 589 +2
16 BYU 3-0 504 +7
17 Coastal Carolina 3-0 500 +1
18 Arkansas 3-0 474 +6
19 Michigan 3-0 423 +6
20 North Carolina 2-1 411 -1
21 Michigan State 3-0 344 +8
22 Oklahoma State 3-0 300 -3
23 Auburn 2-1 171 -3
24 UCLA 2-1 170 -11
25 Fresno State 3-1 85 +16

Dropped from the rankings:

No. 15 Virginia Tech; No. 21 Arizona State.

Others receiving votes:

Liberty 80; Kentucky 69; Texas Christian 50; Virginia Tech 49; Texas 42; Southern California 41; San Diego State 41; Kansas State 40; Memphis 27; Boston College 27; Maryland 26; Arizona State 26; Louisiana State 25; Wake Forest 22; West Virginia 19; UL Lafayette 17; Florida State 17; Baylor 13; Army 12; Southern Methodist 8; Nevada 7; Stanford 6; Central Florida 6; Utah State 2; Tennessee 2; Rutgers 2; Texas-San Antonio 1; Miami 1.

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Alabama doesn’t budge from the top in latest USA TODAY Sports AFCA Coaches Poll

The Crimson Tide stays on top of the College Football landscape!

Alabama managed to sneak away from Gainesville with a two-point win over the Florida Gators. And while there may be a few issues that need tending to, the Crimson Tide remain on top of the college football landscape.

A week filled with revitalized rivalries and an unmatched environment in Happy Valley brought us some very exciting games and a couple of questions regarding this week’s rankings.

The latest USA TODAY Sports AFCA Coaches Poll shows that there were not too many shakeups, but a few team trending toward the top, after beginning their season a bit underrated.

Full USA TODAY Sports AFCA Coaches Poll:

Rank Team Record Points Change
1 Alabama 3-0 1,616 –
2 Georgia 3-0 1,558 –
3 Oklahoma 3-0 1,429 –
4 Oregon 3-0 1,427 –
5 Texas A&M 3-0 1,283 –
6 Iowa 3-0 1,263 +1
7 Clemson 2-1 1,166 -1
8 Penn State 3-0 1,130 +4
9 Cincinnati 3-0 1,125 -1
10 Notre Dame 3-0 1,048 –
11 Ohio State 2-1 989 –
12 Florida 2-1 983 -3
13 Ole Miss 3-0 759 +3
14 Iowa State 2-1 700 –
15 Wisconsin 1-1 589 +2
16 BYU 3-0 504 +7
17 Coastal Carolina 3-0 500 +1
18 Arkansas 3-0 474 +6
19 Michigan 3-0 423 +6
20 North Carolina 2-1 411 -1
21 Michigan State 3-0 344 +8
22 Oklahoma State 3-0 300 -3
23 Auburn 2-1 171 -3
24 UCLA 2-1 170 -11
25 Fresno State 3-1 85 +16

Schools dropped out

No. 15 Virginia Tech; No. 21 Arizona State.

Others receiving votes

Liberty 80; Kentucky 69; Texas Christian 50; Virginia Tech 49; Texas 42; Southern California 41; San Diego State 41; Kansas State 40; Memphis 27; Boston College 27; Maryland 26; Arizona State 26; Louisiana State 25; Wake Forest 22; West Virginia 19; UL Lafayette 17; Baylor 13; Army 12; Southern Methodist 8; Nevada 7; Stanford 6; Central Florida 6; Utah State 2; Tennessee 2; Rutgers 2; Texas-San Antonio 1; Miami 1.

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Penn State moves up one spot in USA TODAY Sports AFCA Coaches Poll after Week 2

Penn State made a slight move up in the latest USA TODAY Sports AFCA Coaches Poll

For the second consecutive week, Penn State managed to move up in the latest USA TODAY Sports AFCA Coaches Poll, but this week it was a minimal gain in the rankings for the Nittany Lions.

Penn State moved up one spot in the latest coaches poll, improving their ranking from No. 12 a week ago to No. 11 this week. Penn State was close to jumping into the top 10 of the coaches poll, but Penn State came in just behind two teams that took a slide ahead of them this week.

Ohio State took the biggest tumble in the coaches poll following their loss to Oregon. Oregon jumped up from No. 11 to No. 4 following their big win in Columbus over the weekend. The Buckeyes fell from No. 3 all the way down to No. 11, one spot ahead of Penn State.

Notre Dame also managed to stay ahead of Penn State despite dropping within the top 10. Even though Notre Dame is 2-0, the Fighting Irish were pushed to the wire at home by Toledo and Notre Dame’s season-opening victory against Florida State was devalued tremendously when the Seminoles were stunned at home Saturday night by FCS Jacksonville State. Penn State is within 65 points of the Irish, showing the gap between Penn State is close with Notre Dame and Ohio State for now. Penn State is 100 points behind No. 9 Florida.

The Iowa Hawkeyes are the highest-ranked team in the latest coaches poll following their big road win against in-state rival Iowa State. The Cyclones fell behind Penn State as a result, dropping to No. 14, while Iowa moved up to No. 7.

Joining Iowa, Ohio State, and Penn State in the USA TODAY Sports AFCA Coaches Poll from the Big Ten are No. 17 Wisconsin and No. 25 Michigan. Penn State’s Week 3 opponent, the Auburn Tigers, also made a big move up into the poll this week to land at No. 20 following two offensive explosions to start the season.

Full USA TODAY Sports AFCA Coaches Poll:

Rank Team Points Change
1 Alabama 1,624 –
2 Georgia 1,558 –
3 Oklahoma 1,454 +1
4 Oregon 1,356 +7
5 Texas A&M 1,307 –
6 Clemson 1,279 –
7 Iowa 1,165 +5
8 Cincinnati 1,114 –
9 Florida 1,095 –
10 Notre Dame 1,059 -3
11 Ohio State 1,041 -8
12 Penn State 995 +1
13 UCLA 787 +3
14 Iowa State 611 -4
15 Virginia Tech 591 +6
16 Ole Miss 546 +4
17 Wisconsin 537 –
18 Coastal Carolina 492 +1
19 North Carolina 300 +3
20 Auburn 264 +6
21 Arizona State 246 +4
22 Oklahoma State 222 +1
23 BYU 213 +8
24 Arkansas 196 +20
25 Michigan 180 +2

Dropped from the rankings:

No. 14 Southern California; No. 15 Texas; No. 18 Utah; No. 24 Miami.

Others receiving votes:

Miami 137; Southern California 99; Central Florida 65; Michigan State 63; Liberty 63; Texas Christian 57; Pittsburgh 52; Kentucky 50; Utah 41; Texas 36; Kansas State 28; Indiana 28; Louisiana State 26; Boston College 22; Nevada 18; Fresno State 13; Southern Methodist 10; Rutgers 10; UL Lafayette 9; San Diego State 9; Mississippi State 9; Army 9; Tulane 6; Maryland 6; San Jose State 5; NC State 5; Virginia 4; Marshall 4; Stanford 3; Air Force 3; Texas-San Antonio 1; Memphis 1; Boise State 1.

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Now 2-0, Rutgers receiving votes in USA TODAY Sports AFCA Coaches Poll

Following Rutgers football’s win at Syracuse on Saturday, the Scarlet Knights are registering votes in the USA TODAY Sports AFCA Coaches Poll.

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Rutgers football is again receiving votes in the USA TODAY Sports AFCA Coaches Poll, this after a 17-7 win at Syracuse on Saturday.

The Scarlet Knights are off to a 2-0 start for the first time since 2014.

Last week, Rutgers received 11 votes in the poll. Following their win in Week 2 over an ACC opponent, Rutgers received 10 votes this Sunday.

There was plenty of movement in the Big Ten in the poll. Rutgers begins their Big Ten schedule in two weeks at Michigan, who check in at No. 25 in the poll after being unranked a week earlier.

Iowa moved from No. 12 a week ago to seventh in the nation after a win over Iowa State on Saturday (the Big Ten program was one of the most impressive teams in the nation this past weekend). Penn State moved up a spot to No. 12 while Ohio State, after a home loss to Oregon, crashed eight spots after being No. 3 in the nation last week.

Wisconsin, unchanged at No. 17, and the aforementioned Michigan round out the five Big Ten teams in the USA TODAY Sports AFCA Coaches Poll.

 

A total of four Big Ten teams did not crack the poll’s top 25 but are receiving votes: (Michigan State, 63 votes), Indiana (28), Rutgers, and then Maryland (6).

In Sunday’s AP Top 25 Poll, Rutgers did not receive any votes.

Florida stays put in USA TODAY Sports AFCA Coaches Poll following Week 2

The Gators remain in the top ten after cruising through USF.

Florida handled USF in Week 2 of the college football season despite some shakiness in the second half. The rise of Anthony Richardson continued as he the quarterback went for over 100 yards in the air and on the ground, and Emory Jones continued his inconsistent play as the starter. Following the win, the Gators remained at ninth in the most recent USA TODAY Sports AFCA Coaches Poll.

Unlike last week’s poll, two teams dropping didn’t lead to Florida rising. Oregon jumped to No. 4 after beating Ohio State and Notre Dame fell to No. 10 behind Florida after struggling with Toledo.

Alabama and Georgia remain at the top of the mountain, and Texas A&M stays put at No. 5 despite barely beating an unranked Colorado. Ole Miss crept up four spots to No. 16 and Auburn and Arkansas broke into the top 25.

Here’s the full Coaches Poll.

Full USA TODAY Sports AFCA Coaches Poll:

Rank Team Points Change
1 Alabama 1,624 –
2 Georgia 1,558 –
3 Oklahoma 1,454 +1
4 Oregon 1,356 +7
5 Texas A&M 1,307 –
6 Clemson 1,279 –
7 Iowa 1,165 +5
8 Cincinnati 1,114 –
9 Florida 1,095 –
10 Notre Dame 1,059 -3
11 Ohio State 1041 -8
12 Penn State 995 +1
13 UCLA 787 +3
14 Iowa State 611 -4
15 Virginia Tech 591 +6
16 Ole Miss 546 +4
17 Wisconsin 537 –
18 Coastal Carolina 492 +1
19 North Carolina 300 +3
20 Auburn 264 +6
21 Arizona State 246 +4
22 Oklahoma State 222 +1
23 BYU 213 +8
24 Arkansas  196 +20
25 Michigan 180 +2

Dropped from the rankings:

No. 14 Southern California; No. 15 Texas; No. 18 Utah; No. 24 Miami.

Others receiving votes:

Miami 137; Southern California 99; Central Florida 65; Michigan State 63; Liberty 63; Texas Christian 57; Pittsburgh 52; Kentucky 50; Utah 41; Texas 36; Kansas State 28; Indiana 28; Louisiana State 26; Boston College 22; Nevada 18; Fresno State 13; Southern Methodist 10; Rutgers 10; UL Lafayette 9; San Diego State 9; Mississippi State 9; Army 9; Tulane 6; Maryland 6; San Jose State 5; NC State 5; Virginia 4; Marshall 4; Stanford 3; Air Force 3; Texas-San Antonio 1; Memphis 1; Boise State 1.

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Week 3 USA TODAY Sports AFCA Coaches Poll

Week 3 USA TODAY Sports AFCA Coaches Poll.

Tennessee (1-1) lost to Pittsburgh (2-0) in the Johnny Majors Classic on Saturday.

The Vols will host Tennessee Tech in Week 3 at Neyland Stadium. Kickoff is slated for noon EDT and ESPN+ will televise the matchup.

Below is the Week 3 USA TODAY Sports AFCA Coaches Poll.

USA TODAY Sports AFCA Coaches Poll

Rank Team Points Change
1 Alabama 1,624 –
2 Georgia 1,558 –
3 Oklahoma 1,454 +1
4 Oregon 1,356 +7
5 Texas A&M 1,307 –
6 Clemson 1,279 –
7 Iowa 1,165 +5
8 Cincinnati 1,114 –
9 Florida 1,095 –
10 Notre Dame 1,059 -3
11 Ohio State 1,041 -8
12 Penn State 995 +1
13 UCLA 787 +3
14 Iowa State 611 -4
15 Virginia Tech 591 +6
16 Ole Miss 546 +4
17 Wisconsin 537 –
18 Coastal Carolina 492 +1
19 North Carolina 300 +3
20 Auburn 264 +6
21 Arizona State 246 +4
22 Oklahoma State 222 +1
23 BYU 213 +8
24 Arkansas 196 +20
25 Michigan 180 +2

Dropped from the rankings:

No. 14 Southern California; No. 15 Texas; No. 18 Utah; No. 24 Miami.

Others receiving votes:

Miami 137; Southern California 99; Central Florida 65; Michigan State 63; Liberty 63; Texas Christian 57; Pittsburgh 52; Kentucky 50; Utah 41; Texas 36; Kansas State 28; Indiana 28; Louisiana State 26; Boston College 22; Nevada 18; Fresno State 13; Southern Methodist 10; Rutgers 10; UL Lafayette 9; San Diego State 9; Mississippi State 9; Army 9; Tulane 6; Maryland 6; San Jose State 5; NC State 5; Virginia 4; Marshall 4; Stanford 3; Air Force 3; Texas-San Antonio 1; Memphis 1; Boise State 1.

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