The USA TODAY Sports Coaches Poll has been released after Week 5.
The Georgia Bulldogs, who were ranked No. 1 heading into Week 4, fell to No. 2 following a 26-22 win over Missouri. The Alabama Crimson Tide move to No. 1 after a 49-26 win over Arkansas.
Georgia entered its Oct. 1 game at Missouri as heavy favorites over the Tigers. However, Georgia failed to get off to a strong start, kicking field goals and giving up a pair of fumbles in the first half. Missouri made a few nice plays. Tigers quarterback Brady Cook got outside the pocket and connected on a few chunk plays to put Missouri in a position to get points. UGA trailed 16-6 at halftime. Georgia added a couple more field goals in the third quarter, but Missouri scored a few field goals as well. The Tigers took care of the football, but began to allow Stetson Bennett and Georgia to establish the run. Georgia scored a Daijun Edwards touchdown and a Kendall Milton touchdown to take a 26-22 lead. The Bulldogs then forced a three and out. Georgia’s offense ran out the clock with a strong rushing attack to give the Dawgs a SEC East road win.
The rankings…
25. Arkansas
24. Washington
23. Mississippi State
22. Baylor
21. Syracuse
20. Kansas State
19. UCLA
18. TCU
17. Kansas
16. BYU
15. Wake Forest
14. NC State
13. Kentucky
12. Oregon
11. Utah