Even in victory, Clemson couldn’t stop its slide. After edging Troy 27–16 at home, the Tigers fell three spots to No. 11in the Week 2 US LBM Coaches Poll. Dabo Swinney’s squad opened the year at No. 8 but continues to lose ground following a season-opening loss to LSU.
ACC Shake-Up
The ACC made waves across the Top 25 this week:
- Miami (FL) surged up to No. 6, its highest ranking in years, after another convincing win.
- Florida State jumped a whopping seven spots to No. 12, re-establishing itself as a contender.
- South Carolina broke into the Top 10 at No. 10, marking a major milestone for Shane Beamer’s program.
Meanwhile, Clemson is suddenly staring up at two of its biggest rivals in the poll — and the pressure is mounting.
Top of the Poll
The top four held strong, led by No. 1 Ohio State, which snagged 62 first-place votes after a 2–0 start. Penn State, Georgia, and LSU round out the top four, with Oregon climbing to No. 5.
Biggest Movers
- Florida State (+7) and Oklahoma (+8) made the largest leaps inside the Top 25.
- South Florida re-entered the poll in dramatic fashion, soaring to No. 23 after a 2–0 start.
- On the flip side, Michigan plummeted nine spots to No. 22, while Arizona State slid 14 places to No. 24 after a shaky start.
Full Week 2 Coaches Poll (Top 15)
- Ohio State (2-0) – 1,668 points (62 first-place votes)
- Penn State (2-0) – 1,576 (4)
- Georgia (2-0) – 1,488
- LSU (2-0) – 1,472 (1)
- Oregon (2-0) – 1,423
- Miami (FL) (2-0) – 1,330
- Texas (1-1) – 1,288
- Notre Dame (0-1) – 1,041
- Illinois (2-0) – 1,019
- South Carolina (2-0) – 1,007
- Clemson (1-1) – 995
- Florida State (2-0) – 843
- Ole Miss (2-0) – 803
- Iowa State (3-0) – 794
- Tennessee (2-0) – 733
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