Tennessee moves to No. 9 in latest Coaches Poll

Following Tennessee’s 49-13 win over Virginia on Saturday, the Volunteers are up to No. 9 in the latest Coaches Poll. Josh Heupel’s year three team was far from perfect against the Cavaliers, but their physicality eventually took over late in the second quarter. Jaylen Wright and the rushing attack capped it off, moving Tennessee to 1-0 on the year.

The Volunteers host Austin Peay this week in Knoxville.

Georgia held on to the top spot, followed by Michigan, Alabama, Ohio State and Florida State. The Seminoles were big winners in week one, thrashing LSU and making an early statement in the race for the College Football Playoff. LSU tumbled to No. 14.

Coach Prime and Colorado entered the poll at No. 25 following their big win at TCU. Duke checked in at No. 24 after beating Clemson on Monday night. Dabo Swinney’s Tigers remained ranked, coming in at No. 21.

Updated College Football Coaches Poll

1. Georgia Bulldogs
2. Michigan Wolverines
3. Alabama Crimson Tide
4. Ohio State Buckeyes
5. Florida State Seminoles
6. USC Trojans
7. Penn State Nittany Lions
8. Washington Huskies
9. Tennessee Volunteers
10. Texas Longhorns
11. Notre Dame Fighting Irish
12. Utah Utes
13. Oregon Ducks
14. LSU Tigers
15. Kansas State Wildcats
16. North Carolina Tar Heels
17. Oklahoma Sooners
18. Oregon State Beavers
19. Wisconsin Badgers
20. Ole Miss Rebels
21. Clemson Tigers
22. Tulane Green Wave
23. Texas A&M Aggies
24. Duke Blue Devils
25. Colorado Buffaloes