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 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.
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
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, 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 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
Texas Longhorns wide receiver Adonai Mitchell (5) celebrates a touchdown against Alabama at Bryant-Denny Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 9, 2023 in Tuscaloosa, Alabama.
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 Tulsa Golden Hurricane during the third quarter at Alaska Airlines Field at Husky Stadium. Joe Nicholson-USA TODAY Sports
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 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, 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 Baylor Bears at McLane Stadium. Raymond Carlin III-USA TODAY Sports
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
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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
The Charlotte Hornets announced on Thursday morning that it hired Boston Celtics assistant Charles Lee, who will join the team once Boston's playoff run is complete.
The difference now — in theory — is that Jackson should be more elusive when he’s running the ball or navigating the pocket, while also not wearing down late in games while pushing a higher tempo scheme.
"We're not always going to agree, and there's certain things that he said that I don't necessarily agree with, but I understand the person that he is," Mahomes said.
Vincent Goodwill checks in from Denver after watching the Nuggets take game 5 from the Timberwolves to break down the NBA Playoffs and the Lakers coaching search.
