Notre Dame is back inside the top 25 of the USA TODAY AFCA Coaches Poll
The college football world saw Notre Dame take it to former No. 5 Clemson and it reflected in the latest USA TODAY AFCA Coaches Poll. Just a week after getting votes after upsetting Syracuse, the Irish made it back-to-back wins over ranked opponents to make their way back into the poll.
There was plenty of movement along the top 25 as well, with multiple teams making moves up and down after a wild weekend of college football. Find out below the latest Coaches Poll rankings with last weeks rank in parenthesis.
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#1 Georgia (1)
Georgia defensive back Javon Bullard (22) celebrates after sacking Tennessee quarterback Hendon Hooker (5) during the second half of a NCAA college football game between Tennessee and Georgia in Athens, Ga., on Saturday, Nov. 5, 2022. Georgia won 27-13.
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#2 Ohio State (2)
Nov 5, 2022; Evanston, Illinois, USA; Ohio State Buckeyes wide receiver Emeka Egbuka (2) celebrates scoring a touchdown with offensive lineman Luke Wypler (53) during the first half of the NCAA football game against the Northwestern Wildcats at Ryan Field. Mandatory Credit: Adam Cairns-The Columbus Dispatch
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#3 Michigan (4)
Nov 5, 2022; Piscataway, New Jersey, USA; Michigan Wolverines linebacker Michael Barrett (23) returns an interception for a touchdown during the second half against the Rutgers Scarlet Knights at SHI Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Vincent Carchietta-USA TODAY Sports
#5 Tennessee (3)
Tennessee quarterback Hendon Hooker (5) is slow to get up after being taken down again by the Georgia defense late during the second half of a NCAA college football game between Tennessee and Georgia in Athens, Ga., on Saturday, Nov. 5, 2022. Georgia won 27-13.
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#6 Oregon (8)
Nov 5, 2022; Boulder, Colorado, USA; Oregon Ducks quarterback Bo Nix (10) leaps into the end zone for a touchdown carry in the fourth quarter against the Colorado Buffaloes at Folsom Field. Mandatory Credit: Ron Chenoy-USA TODAY Sports
#7 USC (9)
Oct 29, 2022; Tucson, Arizona, USA; USC Trojans quarterback Caleb Williams (13) passes against the Arizona Wildcats during the second half at Arizona Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Joe Camporeale-USA TODAY Sports
#8 LSU (17)
Josh Williams runs the ball and scores as the LSU Tigers take down Alabama 32-31 at Tiger Stadium in Baton Rouge, LA ,Saturday, Nov. 5, 2022.
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#9 Ole Miss (10)
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#10 UCLA (11)
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#11 Alabama (6)
Alabama quarterback Bryce Young throws a pass as the LSU Tigers take down Alabama 32-31 at Tiger Stadium in Baton Rouge, Louisiana,Saturday, Nov. 5, 2022.
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#12 Clemson (5)
Nov 5, 2022; South Bend, Indiana, USA; Clemson Tigers running back Will Shipley (1) is tackled by Notre Dame Fighting Irish linebacker Marist Liufau (8) in the third quarter at Notre Dame Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Matt Cashore-USA TODAY Sports
#13 Utah (12)
Oct 27, 2022; Pullman, Washington, USA; Utah Utes head coach Kyle Whittingham sings the school fight song with his team after a game against the Washington State Cougars at Gesa Field at Martin Stadium. Utah won 21-17. Mandatory Credit: James Snook-USA TODAY Sports
#14 North Carolina (15)
Nov 5, 2022; Charlottesville, Virginia, USA; A general view as North Carolina Tar Heels quarterback Drake Maye (10) attempts a pass against the Virginia Cavaliers during the first half at Scott Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Scott Taetsch-USA TODAY Sports
#15 Penn State (16)
Penn State cornerback Johnny Dixon (3) celebrates with safety Zakee Wheatley (6) after strip sacking Ohio State quarterback C.J. Stroud to end the second quarter at Beaver Stadium on Saturday, Oct. 29, 2022, in State College.
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#16 NC State (20)
Oct 27, 2022; Raleigh, North Carolina, USA; North Carolina State Wolfpack center Grant Gibson (50) celebrates afert a victory over the Virginia Tech Hokies at Carter-Finley Stadium. The Wolfpack won 22-21. Mandatory Credit: Rob Kinnan-USA TODAY Sports
#17 Tulane (21)
Nov 5, 2022; Tulsa, Oklahoma, USA; Tulsa Golden Hurricane running back Tyjae Spears (22) runs the ball during the first quarter against the Tulsa Golden Hurricane at Skelly Field at H.A. Chapman Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brett Rojo-USA TODAY Sports
#18 Texas (NR)
Texas quarterback Hudson Card (1) directs the Longhorns offense during the game against West Virginia at Royal Memorial Stadium in Austin, Texas on Oct. 1, 2022.
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#19 Liberty (23)
Nov 5, 2022; Fayetteville, Arkansas, USA; Liberty Flames head coach Hugh Freeze celebrates with quarterback Johnathan Bennett (11) after the game against the Arkansas Razorbacks at Donald W. Reynolds Razorback Stadium. Liberty won 21-19. Mandatory Credit: Nelson Chenault-USA TODAY Sports
#20 Illinois (13)
Oct 29, 2022; Lincoln, Nebraska, USA; Nebraska Cornhuskers running back Anthony Grant (10) fumbles the ball against Illinois Fighting Illini defensive back Jartavius Martin (21) during the fourth quarter at Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Dylan Widger-USA TODAY Sports
#21 UCF (25)
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#22 Kansas State (14)
Oct 29, 2022; Manhattan, Kansas, USA; Kansas State Wildcats defensive end Felix Anudike-Uzomah (91) celebrates after a sack against the Oklahoma State Cowboys during the fourth quarter at Bill Snyder Family Football Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Scott Sewell-USA TODAY Sports
#23 Washington (NR)
Nov 4, 2022; Seattle, Washington, USA; Security, coaches and staff break apart a confrontation between Oregon State Beavers and Washington Huskies players following a 24-21 Washington victory at Alaska Airlines Field at Husky Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Joe Nicholson-USA TODAY Sports
#24 Kentucky (24)
Oct 15, 2022; Lexington, Kentucky, USA; Kentucky Wildcats offensive lineman Kenneth Horsey (68) celebrates with running back Chris Rodriguez Jr. (24) after a touchdown during the fourth quarter against the Mississippi State Bulldogs at Kroger Field. Mandatory Credit: Jordan Prather-USA TODAY Sports
#25 Notre Dame (NR)
Nov 5, 2022; South Bend, Indiana, USA; Notre Dame Fighting Irish head coach Marcus Freeman reacts in the first quarter against the Clemson Tigers at Notre Dame Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Matt Cashore-USA TODAY Sports
