The latest USA Today Sports Coaches Poll was released Sunday, with Swinney and Clemson moving up a spot after a dominant defensive performance in their 40-10 win over Miami.
The Tigers 10-1 (8-0 ACC) extended their country-leading home win streak to 40 games while securing their 12th straight ten-win season. It was a good Saturday for Clemson, who now ranks No.8 in USA Today Sports Coaches Poll. The team’s ACC Championship opponent, North Carolina, had a rough loss at home against Georgia Tech this week that resulted in them dropping from No.11 to No.17 in the rankings after Week 12.
With South Carolina taking down former No.5 Tennessee in impressive fashion, the Tigers will have an excellent chance to make a statement on rivalry weekend.
Here is a look at the full USA Today Sports Coaches Poll:
Full rankings
| Rank | Team | Rcd | Pts | 1st | Pvs | Chg | Hi/Lo |
| 1 | Georgia | 11-0 | 1546 | 59 | 1 | — | 1/3 |
| 2 | Ohio State | 11-0 | 1484 | 1 | 2 | — | 2/3 |
| 3 | Michigan | 11-0 | 1420 | 2 | 3 | — | 3/6 |
| 4 | Texas Christian | 11-0 | 1372 | 0 | 4 | — | 4/NR |
| 5 | Southern California | 10-1 | 1277 | 0 | 6 | 1 | 5/15 |
| 6 | Louisiana State | 9-2 | 1229 | 0 | 7 | 1 | 6/NR |
| 7 | Alabama | 9-2 | 1147 | 0 | 8 | 1 | 1/11 |
| 8 | Clemson | 10-1 | 1142 | 0 | 9 | 1 | 4/12 |
| 9 | Oregon | 9-2 | 1004 | 0 | 13 | 4 | 6/24 |
| 10 | Penn State | 9-2 | 990 | 0 | 12 | 2 | 10/NR |
| 11 | Tennessee | 9-2 | 950 | 0 | 5 | -6 | 3/NR |
| 12 | Washington | 9-2 | 855 | 0 | 15 | 3 | 12/NR |
| 13 | Kansas State | 8-3 | 761 | 0 | 17 | 4 | 13/NR |
| 14 | Utah | 8-3 | 703 | 0 | 10 | -4 | 8/19 |
| 15 | Notre Dame | 8-3 | 657 | 0 | 19 | 4 | 5/NR |
| 16 | Florida State | 8-3 | 562 | 0 | 20 | 4 | 16/NR |
| 17 | North Carolina | 9-2 | 496 | 0 | 11 | -6 | 11/NR |
| 18 | UCLA | 8-3 | 483 | 0 | 16 | -2 | 10/NR |
| 19 | Mississippi | 8-3 | 429 | 0 | 14 | -5 | 7/24 |
| 20 | Tulane | 9-2 | 386 | 0 | 22 | 2 | 17/NR |
| 21 | Cincinnati | 9-2 | 376 | 0 | 21 | — | 19/NR |
| 22 | Oregon State | 8-3 | 257 | 0 | NR | 5 | 22/NR |
| 23 | Coastal Carolina | 9-1 | 222 | 0 | 23 | — | 23/NR |
| 24 | Texas | 7-4 | 112 | 0 | NR | 2 | 18/NR |
| 25 | Texas-San Antonio | 9-2 | 70 | 0 | NR | 4 | 25/NR |
Schools dropped out
No. 18 Central Florida; No. 24 Oklahoma State; No. 25 NC State.
Others receiving votes
Central Florida 41; Troy 39; South Carolina 38; Pittsburgh 17; Wake Forest 16; Iowa 15; Louisville 9; Boise State 9; South Alabama 8; Illinois 8; Air Force 6; Purdue 5; Washington State 3; Liberty 3; Georgia Tech 2; Mississippi State 1.
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