In a week marked by high-scoring games and several lopsided matchups, the Oklahoma Sooners made a strong statement with a decisive 51-3 victory over the Temple Owls. Their dominant defensive performance has underscored the vision that head coach Brent Venables had when he took the helm in December 2021.
Following their impressive win and the reshuffling of teams in the rankings, the Sooners have risen three spots to No. 13 in the latest US LBM Coaches Poll.
The top of the poll remains dominated by the Georgia Bulldogs, who continue to hold the No. 1 spot, securing 51 of 55 first-place votes. They are followed by Ohio State at No. 2, Texas at No. 3, Alabama at No. 4, and the Ole Miss Rebels at No. 5. Notably, four SEC teams are featured in the top five, including three that Oklahoma will face in the 2024 season.
Missouri, who the Sooners will play this season, has moved into the top 10 following a significant win over Murray State. The Tennessee Volunteers, also on Oklahoma’s schedule, are ranked just ahead of the Sooners at No. 12. Meanwhile, the LSU Tigers, who will be Oklahoma’s final opponent of the season, have dropped seven spots to No. 19 after their loss to the USC Trojans.
Tulane and Auburn, future opponents for the Sooners, are receiving votes but remain outside the top 25 in the Coaches Poll.
Here is a snapshot of the full Coaches Poll powered by USA TODAY Sports:
Ranking | Team | Record | Points |
---|---|---|---|
1 | Georgia Bulldogs | 1-0 | 1,371 |
2 | Ohio State Buckeyes | 1-0 | 1,316 |
3 | Texas Longhorns | 1-0 | 1,245 |
4 | Alabama Crimson Tide | 1-0 | 1,172 |
5 | Ole Miss Rebels | 1-0 | 1,081 |
6 | Oregon Ducks | 1-0 | 1,080 |
7 | Notre Dame Fighting Irish | 1-0 | 1,079 |
8 | Penn State Nittany Lions | 1-0 | 987 |
9 | Michigan Wolverines | 1-0 | 919 |
10 | Missouri Tigers | 1-0 | 848 |
11 | Utah Utes | 1-0 | 779 |
12 | Tennessee Volunteers | 1-0 | 753 |
13 | Oklahoma Sooners | 1-0 | 705 |
14 | USC Trojans | 1-0 | 655 |
15 | Miami Hurricanes | 1-0 | 650 |
16 | Kansas State Wildcats | 1-0 | 537 |
17 | Oklahoma State Cowboys | 1-0 | 499 |
18 | Arizona Wildcats | 1-0 | 348 |
19 | LSU Tigers | 0-1 | 341 |
20 | Kansas Jayhawks | 1-0 | 295 |
21 | Iowa Hawkeyes | 1-0 | 260 |
22 | Clemson Tigers | 0-1 | 223 |
23 | North Carolina State Wolfpack | 1-0 | 154 |
24 | Louisville Cardinals | 1-0 | 101 |
25 | Washington Huskies | 1-0 | 95 |
Schools Dropped Out:
No. 10 Florida State; No. 20 Texas A&M
Others Receiving Votes:
Georgia Tech 86; Texas A&M 78; Memphis 43; Kentucky 23; Boise State 22; SMU 19; Auburn 13; Wisconsin 11; Iowa State 10; UNLV 9; Tulane 9; Maryland 9; Liberty 9; Nebraska 8; Boston College 7; South Florida 5; James Madison 4; Air Force 4; UTSA 3; North Carolina 3; Appalachian State 3; Texas State 2; Syracuse 1; Coastal Carolina 1