The Georgia Bulldogs are ranked No. 5 in the US LBM Coaches Poll after earning a miraculous win over the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets in eight overtimes. Georgia’s win over Georgia Tech should help Georgia make the College Football Playoff regardless of their result in the SEC championship.
The 12-0 Oregon Ducks have all 53 first place votes and are ranked No. 1. The Ohio State Buckeyes dropped to No. 8 after being ranked No. 2. The Buckeyes fell 13-10 to the Michigan Wolverines in the biggest upset of the week.
The Texas Longhorns are ranked No. 2 after beating Texas A&M to advance to the SEC title game. Penn State checks in at No. 3 after beating Maryland. Notre Dame is ranked No. 4.
The Georgia Bulldogs would make the playoff as the No. 7 seed based on these rankings and would face the No. 10 seed Alabama Crimson Tide in a rematch in the first-round of the playoff. Of course, Georgia will end up ranked higher (No. 2 seed) or lower based on if they win the SEC championship.
The fourth edition of the playoff rankings will be released on Tuesday.
Here’s a look at the full US LBM Coaches Poll after Week 14
| Rank | Team | Record | Points |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Oregon Ducks | 12-0 | 1,325 (53) |
| 2 | Texas Longhorns | 11-1 | 1,272 |
| 3 | Penn State Nittany Lions | 11-1 | 1,192 |
| 4 | Notre Dame Fighting Irish | 11-1 | 1,165 |
| 5 | Georgia Bulldogs | 10-2 | 1,104 |
| 6 | Tennessee Volunteers | 10-2 | 1,025 |
| 7 | SMU Mustangs | 11-1 | 977 |
| 8 | Ohio State Buckeyes | 10-2 | 976 |
| 9 | Indiana Hoosiers | 11-1 | 895 |
| 10 | Boise State Broncos | 11-1 | 840 |
| 11 | Alabama Crimson Tide | 9-3 | 733 |
| 12 | South Carolina Gamecocks | 9-3 | 700 |
| 13 | Arizona State Sun Devils | 10-2 | 665 |
| 14 | Miami Hurricanes | 10-2 | 646 |
| 15 | Ole Miss Rebels | 9-3 | 638 |
| 16 | Iowa State Cyclones | 10-2 | 565 |
| 17 | Clemson Tigers | 9-3 | 457 |
| 18 | BYU Cougars | 10-2 | 419 |
| 19 | UNLV Rebels | 10-2 | 255 |
| 20 | Missouri Tigers | 9-3 | 229 |
| 21 | Illinois Fighting Illini | 9-3 | 225 |
| 22 | Colorado Buffaloes | 9-3 | 215 |
| 23 | Army Black Knights | 10-1 | 196 |
| 24 | Memphis Tigers | 10-2 | 187 |
| 25 | Syracuse Orange | 9-3 | 108 |
Schools Dropped Out
No. 18 Tulane; No. 19 Texas A&M;
Others Receiving Votes
Texas A&M 90; Duke 39; Tulane 37; Louisville 18; Kansas State 15; Louisiana 11; Michigan 2; Georgia Tech 2; Miami (OH) 1; Iowa 1;