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Notre Dame stands pat in latest US LBM Coaches Poll after Week 2’s action

Michael Chen
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Through two weeks Notre Dame football wasn’t challenged. But after this weekend’s road victory over NC State, the Irish didn’t move in the latest US LBM Coaches Poll.

Upcoming Notre Dame opponents Ohio State, USC and Clemson all won, staying inside the rankings. The bayou Brian Kelly watch continued as well, with LSU winning its first game of the season.

Find out below where the top teams, including the Irish, landed in this week’s coaches poll.

1 - Georgia

Georgia running back <a class="link " href="https://sports.yahoo.com/ncaaf/players/328850" data-i13n="sec:content-canvas;subsec:anchor_text;elm:context_link" data-ylk="slk:Cash Jones;sec:content-canvas;subsec:anchor_text;elm:context_link;itc:0">Cash Jones</a> (32) celebrates with Georgia offensive lineman <a class="link " href="https://sports.yahoo.com/ncaaf/players/313690" data-i13n="sec:content-canvas;subsec:anchor_text;elm:context_link" data-ylk="slk:Tate Ratledge;sec:content-canvas;subsec:anchor_text;elm:context_link;itc:0">Tate Ratledge</a> (69) after scoring a touchdown during the second half of a NCAA college football game against <a class="link " href="https://sports.yahoo.com/ncaaf/teams/ball-st/" data-i13n="sec:content-canvas;subsec:anchor_text;elm:context_link" data-ylk="slk:Ball State;sec:content-canvas;subsec:anchor_text;elm:context_link;itc:0">Ball State</a> in Athens, Ga., on Saturday, Sept. 9, 2023. Georgia won 45-3.
Georgia running back Cash Jones (32) celebrates with Georgia offensive lineman Tate Ratledge (69) after scoring a touchdown during the second half of a NCAA college football game against Ball State in Athens, Ga., on Saturday, Sept. 9, 2023. Georgia won 45-3.

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Record: 2-0

Last week: 1

2 - Michigan

Sept. 9, 2023; Ann Arbor, <a class="link " href="https://sports.yahoo.com/ncaaf/teams/michigan/" data-i13n="sec:content-canvas;subsec:anchor_text;elm:context_link" data-ylk="slk:Michigan;sec:content-canvas;subsec:anchor_text;elm:context_link;itc:0">Michigan</a>; Michigan Wolverines quarterback <a class="link " href="https://sports.yahoo.com/ncaaf/players/322778" data-i13n="sec:content-canvas;subsec:anchor_text;elm:context_link" data-ylk="slk:J.J. McCarthy;sec:content-canvas;subsec:anchor_text;elm:context_link;itc:0">J.J. McCarthy</a> (9) looks down field against the UNLV Rebels during the first half at Michigan Stadium. Mandatory Credit: David Reginek-USA TODAY Sports
Sept. 9, 2023; Ann Arbor, Michigan; Michigan Wolverines quarterback J.J. McCarthy (9) looks down field against the UNLV Rebels during the first half at Michigan Stadium. Mandatory Credit: David Reginek-USA TODAY Sports

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Record: 2-0

Last week: 2

3 - Florida State

Florida State Seminoles defensive back Jarrian Jones (7) celebrates a pick six. The Florida State Seminoles defeated the Southern Miss Golden Eagles on Saturday, Sept. 9, 2023.
Florida State Seminoles defensive back Jarrian Jones (7) celebrates a pick six. The Florida State Seminoles defeated the Southern Miss Golden Eagles on Saturday, Sept. 9, 2023.

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Record: 2-0

Last week: 5

4 - Ohio State

Sept. 9, 2023; Columbus, <a class="link " href="https://sports.yahoo.com/ncaaf/teams/ohio-st/" data-i13n="sec:content-canvas;subsec:anchor_text;elm:context_link" data-ylk="slk:Ohio;sec:content-canvas;subsec:anchor_text;elm:context_link;itc:0">Ohio</a>: (l-r) Ohio State Buckeyes offensive lineman Matthew Jones (55), Ohio State Buckeyes safety Brenten Jones (32), Ohio State Buckeyes cornerback <a class="link " href="https://sports.yahoo.com/ncaaf/players/322889" data-i13n="sec:content-canvas;subsec:anchor_text;elm:context_link" data-ylk="slk:Denzel Burke;sec:content-canvas;subsec:anchor_text;elm:context_link;itc:0">Denzel Burke</a> (10) and Ohio State Buckeyes wide receiver <a class="link " href="https://sports.yahoo.com/ncaaf/players/322879" data-i13n="sec:content-canvas;subsec:anchor_text;elm:context_link" data-ylk="slk:Emeka Egbuka;sec:content-canvas;subsec:anchor_text;elm:context_link;itc:0">Emeka Egbuka</a> (2) take the field before Saturday’s NCAA Division I football game between the Ohio State Buckeyes and the <a class="link " href="https://sports.yahoo.com/ncaaf/teams/youngstown-st/" data-i13n="sec:content-canvas;subsec:anchor_text;elm:context_link" data-ylk="slk:Youngstown State Penguins;sec:content-canvas;subsec:anchor_text;elm:context_link;itc:0">Youngstown State Penguins</a> at Ohio Stadium.
Sept. 9, 2023; Columbus, Ohio: (l-r) Ohio State Buckeyes offensive lineman Matthew Jones (55), Ohio State Buckeyes safety Brenten Jones (32), Ohio State Buckeyes cornerback Denzel Burke (10) and Ohio State Buckeyes wide receiver Emeka Egbuka (2) take the field before Saturday’s NCAA Division I football game between the Ohio State Buckeyes and the Youngstown State Penguins at Ohio Stadium.

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Record: 2-0

Last week: 3

5 - USC

Sept. 9, 2023; Los Angeles, California; Southern California Trojans quarterback <a class="link " href="https://sports.yahoo.com/ncaaf/players/336072" data-i13n="sec:content-canvas;subsec:anchor_text;elm:context_link" data-ylk="slk:Caleb Williams;sec:content-canvas;subsec:anchor_text;elm:context_link;itc:0">Caleb Williams</a> (13) gestures after the game against the Stanford Cardinal at United Airlines Field at Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum. Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports
Sept. 9, 2023; Los Angeles, California; Southern California Trojans quarterback Caleb Williams (13) gestures after the game against the Stanford Cardinal at United Airlines Field at Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum. Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports

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Record: 3-0

Last week: 6

6 - Texas

<a class="link " href="https://sports.yahoo.com/ncaaf/teams/texas/" data-i13n="sec:content-canvas;subsec:anchor_text;elm:context_link" data-ylk="slk:Texas Longhorns;sec:content-canvas;subsec:anchor_text;elm:context_link;itc:0">Texas Longhorns</a> wide receiver <a class="link " href="https://sports.yahoo.com/ncaaf/players/322209" data-i13n="sec:content-canvas;subsec:anchor_text;elm:context_link" data-ylk="slk:Adonai Mitchell;sec:content-canvas;subsec:anchor_text;elm:context_link;itc:0">Adonai Mitchell</a> (5) celebrates a touchdown against <a class="link " href="https://sports.yahoo.com/ncaaf/teams/alabama/" data-i13n="sec:content-canvas;subsec:anchor_text;elm:context_link" data-ylk="slk:Alabama;sec:content-canvas;subsec:anchor_text;elm:context_link;itc:0">Alabama</a> at Bryant-Denny Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 9, 2023 in Tuscaloosa, Alabama.
Texas Longhorns wide receiver Adonai Mitchell (5) celebrates a touchdown against Alabama at Bryant-Denny Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 9, 2023 in Tuscaloosa, Alabama.

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Record: 2-0

Last week: 10

7 - Penn State

Penn State linebacker Dominic DeLuca celebrates as he scores on an interception against <a class="link " href="https://sports.yahoo.com/ncaaf/teams/delaware/" data-i13n="sec:content-canvas;subsec:anchor_text;elm:context_link" data-ylk="slk:Delaware;sec:content-canvas;subsec:anchor_text;elm:context_link;itc:0">Delaware</a> in the third quarter at Beaver Stadium, Saturday, Sept. 9, 2023 in University Park, Pa.
Penn State linebacker Dominic DeLuca celebrates as he scores on an interception against Delaware in the third quarter at Beaver Stadium, Saturday, Sept. 9, 2023 in University Park, Pa.

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Record: 2-0

Last week: 7

8 - Washington

Sept. 9, 2023; Seattle, Washington; Washington Huskies quarterback Michael Penix Jr. (9) looks to pass against the <a class="link " href="https://sports.yahoo.com/ncaaf/teams/tulsa/" data-i13n="sec:content-canvas;subsec:anchor_text;elm:context_link" data-ylk="slk:Tulsa Golden Hurricane;sec:content-canvas;subsec:anchor_text;elm:context_link;itc:0">Tulsa Golden Hurricane</a> during the third quarter at Alaska Airlines Field at Husky Stadium. Joe Nicholson-USA TODAY Sports
Sept. 9, 2023; Seattle, Washington; Washington Huskies quarterback Michael Penix Jr. (9) looks to pass against the Tulsa Golden Hurricane during the third quarter at Alaska Airlines Field at Husky Stadium. Joe Nicholson-USA TODAY Sports

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Record: 2-0

Last week: 8

9 - Tennessee

Tennessee linebacker <a class="link " href="https://sports.yahoo.com/ncaaf/players/302013" data-i13n="sec:content-canvas;subsec:anchor_text;elm:context_link" data-ylk="slk:Aaron Beasley;sec:content-canvas;subsec:anchor_text;elm:context_link;itc:0">Aaron Beasley</a> (6) and Tennessee defensive lineman Tyler Baron (9) celebrate on the field during a football game between Tennessee and Austin Peay at Neyland Stadium in Knoxville, Tenn., on Saturday, Sept. 9, 2023.
Tennessee linebacker Aaron Beasley (6) and Tennessee defensive lineman Tyler Baron (9) celebrate on the field during a football game between Tennessee and Austin Peay at Neyland Stadium in Knoxville, Tenn., on Saturday, Sept. 9, 2023.

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Record: 2-0

Last week: 9

10 - Alabama

Alabama defensive back <a class="link " href="https://sports.yahoo.com/ncaaf/players/316884" data-i13n="sec:content-canvas;subsec:anchor_text;elm:context_link" data-ylk="slk:Malachi Moore;sec:content-canvas;subsec:anchor_text;elm:context_link;itc:0">Malachi Moore</a> (13) reacts to a penalty that gave the Texas Lonhorns a first down late in the game at Bryant-Denny Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 9, 2023 in Tuscaloosa, Alabama.
Alabama defensive back Malachi Moore (13) reacts to a penalty that gave the Texas Lonhorns a first down late in the game at Bryant-Denny Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 9, 2023 in Tuscaloosa, Alabama.

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Record: 1-1

Last week: 3

11 - Notre Dame

Sept. 9, 2023; Raleigh, <a class="link " href="https://sports.yahoo.com/ncaaf/teams/n-carolina/" data-i13n="sec:content-canvas;subsec:anchor_text;elm:context_link" data-ylk="slk:North Carolina;sec:content-canvas;subsec:anchor_text;elm:context_link;itc:0">North Carolina</a>; Notre Dame Fighting Irish head coach <a class="link " href="https://sports.yahoo.com/ncaaf/players/451945" data-i13n="sec:content-canvas;subsec:anchor_text;elm:context_link" data-ylk="slk:Marcus Freeman;sec:content-canvas;subsec:anchor_text;elm:context_link;itc:0">Marcus Freeman</a> claps during the first half against the North Carolina State Wolfpack at Carter-Finley Stadium. Rob Kinnan-USA TODAY Sports
Sept. 9, 2023; Raleigh, North Carolina; Notre Dame Fighting Irish head coach Marcus Freeman claps during the first half against the North Carolina State Wolfpack at Carter-Finley Stadium. Rob Kinnan-USA TODAY Sports

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Record: 3-0

Last week: 11

12 - Utah

Sept. 9, 2023; Waco, Texas, USA; Utah Utes cornerback Tao Johnson (15) celebrates the win against the <a class="link " href="https://sports.yahoo.com/ncaaf/teams/baylor/" data-i13n="sec:content-canvas;subsec:anchor_text;elm:context_link" data-ylk="slk:Baylor Bears;sec:content-canvas;subsec:anchor_text;elm:context_link;itc:0">Baylor Bears</a> at McLane Stadium. Raymond Carlin III-USA TODAY Sports
Sept. 9, 2023; Waco, Texas, USA; Utah Utes cornerback Tao Johnson (15) celebrates the win against the Baylor Bears at McLane Stadium. Raymond Carlin III-USA TODAY Sports

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Record: 2-0

Last week: 12

13 - Oregon

Oregon’s wide receiver <a class="link " href="https://sports.yahoo.com/ncaaf/players/322337" data-i13n="sec:content-canvas;subsec:anchor_text;elm:context_link" data-ylk="slk:Troy Franklin;sec:content-canvas;subsec:anchor_text;elm:context_link;itc:0">Troy Franklin</a> (11) runs with the ball against <a class="link " href="https://sports.yahoo.com/ncaaf/teams/texas-tech/" data-i13n="sec:content-canvas;subsec:anchor_text;elm:context_link" data-ylk="slk:Texas Tech;sec:content-canvas;subsec:anchor_text;elm:context_link;itc:0">Texas Tech</a>, Saturday, Sept. 9, 2023, at Jones AT&T Stadium.
Oregon’s wide receiver Troy Franklin (11) runs with the ball against Texas Tech, Saturday, Sept. 9, 2023, at Jones AT&T Stadium.

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Record: 2-0

Last week: 13

14 - LSU

LSU Quarterback <a class="link " href="https://sports.yahoo.com/ncaaf/players/299079" data-i13n="sec:content-canvas;subsec:anchor_text;elm:context_link" data-ylk="slk:Jayden Daniels;sec:content-canvas;subsec:anchor_text;elm:context_link;itc:0">Jayden Daniels</a> (5) celebrates with teammate Logan Diggs (3) after a touchdown against Grambling State.
LSU Quarterback Jayden Daniels (5) celebrates with teammate Logan Diggs (3) after a touchdown against Grambling State.

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Record: 1-1

Last week: 14

15 - Kansas State

Kansas State sophomore wide receiver Keagan Johnson (10) yells out after a play in the third quarter of Saturday’s game against Troy inside Bill Snyder Family Stadium.
Kansas State sophomore wide receiver Keagan Johnson (10) yells out after a play in the third quarter of Saturday’s game against Troy inside Bill Snyder Family Stadium.

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Record: 2-0

Last week: 15

16-25

Sept. 9, 2023; Chapel Hill, North Carolina; North Carolina Tar Heels players after the <a class="link " href="https://sports.yahoo.com/ncaaf/teams/n-carolina/" data-i13n="sec:content-canvas;subsec:anchor_text;elm:context_link" data-ylk="slk:Tar Heels;sec:content-canvas;subsec:anchor_text;elm:context_link;itc:0">Tar Heels</a> defeat the Moutaineers in 2 overtimes at Kenan Memorial Stadium. Bob Donnan-USA TODAY Sports
Sept. 9, 2023; Chapel Hill, North Carolina; North Carolina Tar Heels players after the Tar Heels defeat the Moutaineers in 2 overtimes at Kenan Memorial Stadium. Bob Donnan-USA TODAY Sports

Rankings (last week)

16 – Oklahoma (17)

17 – Oregon State (18)

18 – North Carolina (16)

19 – Ole Miss (20)

20 – Duke (24)

21 – Colorado (24)

22 – Clemson (21)

23 – Miami (NR)

24 – Iowa (NR)

25 – UCLA (NR)

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Story originally appeared on Fighting Irish Wire