Tennessee, after taking care of Mississippi State 33-14, has risen to #4 in the just-released Coaches Poll.
Oregon, with its perfect 10-0 record, remains on top.
Ohio State and Texas are the only other teams atop the Vols.
Penn State is fifth and Indiana, also undefeated, is now #6.
SEC teams at 9, 10 and 11 are Alabama, Georgia and Ole Miss.
| Rank |
Team |
Record |
Points (No.
1 votes) |
| 1 |
Oregon |
10-0 |
1,375 (55) |
| 2 |
Ohio State |
8-1 |
1,314 |
| 3 |
Texas |
8-1 |
1,262 |
| 4 |
Tennessee |
8-1 |
1,138 |
| 5 |
Penn State |
8-1 |
1,113 |
| 6 |
Indiana |
10-0 |
1,057 |
| 7 |
Notre Dame |
8-1 |
1,038 |
| 8 |
BYU |
9-0 |
994 |
| 9 |
Alabama |
7-2 |
899 |
| 10 |
Georgia |
7-2 |
887 |
| 11 |
Ole Miss |
8-2 |
877 |
| 12 |
Miami (FL) |
9-1 |
820 |
| 13 |
SMU |
8-1 |
691 |
| 13 |
Boise State |
8-1 |
691 |