Texas A&M surges and LSU falls out, while Clemson leads the latest Amway Coaches Poll
Another wild weekend in college football created change in the Amway Coaches Poll. Texas A&M was the biggest riser, while LSU fell out of the Top 25.Clemson strengthened its hold on the No. 1 ranking after dispatching then-No. 7 Miami (Fla.) in convincing fashion. The Tigers received 55 of 62 first-place votes this week, extending its lead over the Crimson Tide to 65 poll points. The Hurricanes were demoted to No. 12.
For the first time, the Big Ten has actual results for the voters in the Amway Coaches Poll to consider this season, to the benefit of some and the detriment of others.
© Joseph Maiorana, USA TODAY Sports Ohio State safety Josh Proctor (41) recovers the fumble during the fourth quarter against Nebraska at Ohio Stadium. The main beneficiary is Ohio State. The Buckeyes ran away from Nebraska in their season debut and vault to No. 3 in the poll, retaining a pair of first-place votes. Ohio State leapfrogs No. 4 Notre Dame, despite the Fighting Irish’s dominant road win at Pittsburgh, and No. 5 Georgia.
Penn State was not as fortunate after falling in overtime at Indiana in its opener. The Nittany Lions drop 10 spots to No. 17, and must now rebound quickly with Ohio State coming to Happy Valley next week. Wisconsin and Michigan gain three positions each to No. 11 and No. 14, respectively, after impressive first efforts.
Clemson holds off Alabama for No. 1 spot in Amway Coaches Poll
Clemson held its No. 1 spot in the Amway Coaches Poll ahead of Alabama after the Crimson Tide took down then-No. 3 Georgia in impressive fashion.Clemson, who put up 73 points earlier in the day in a pounding of Georgia Tech, holds the top spot on 52 of the 62 ballots. Alabama received eight first-place votes, just three more than last week.
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Clemson, meanwhile, retains the No. 1 spot followed by second-ranked Alabama. The Tigers overcame some miscues to pull away from Syracuse and continue to lead the poll with 52 first-place votes. The Crimson Tide handled Tennessee on the road and now have eight first-place nods.
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Oklahoma State holds steady at No. 6 after staving off then-No. 17 Iowa State.
Cincinnati moves up to a season-best No. 7, its highest position since achieving a No. 4 ranking in 2009. No. 8 Texas A&M and No. 9 Florida swap positions in what might be considered a market correction. BYU moves into the top 10 for the first time since 2009.
College football winners and losers from Week 8 include Rutgers, Alabama and Indiana
The biggest winners and losers from Week 8 of the 2020 season, including Ohio State, Indiana and Tennessee.Already one of three teams receiving first-place votes in this week's Amway Coaches Poll, the Buckeyes showed little signs of the sluggishness that has hobbled even the nation's best teams after a unique offseason.
Indiana joins the poll at No. 19 on the strength of the Penn State win. It's the highest ranking for the Hoosiers since 1993. No. 24 Oklahoma and No. 25 Army rejoin the rankings as well.
Virginia Tech, Minnesota and North Carolina State are the week’s dropouts.
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Cincinnati wide receiver Tre Tucker (7) makes a reception during the first half against Southern Methodist at Gerald J. Ford Stadium.
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Michigan running back Hassan Haskins celebrates after scoring a touchdown in the first half against Minnesota at TCF Bank Stadium.
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Northwestern quarterback Peyton Ramsey runs for a touchdown during the first half against Maryland at Ryan Field. Sports
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LSU's Trey Palmer returns a kickoff 95 yards for a touchdown during the third quarter against South Carolina at Tiger Stadium.
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Indiana quarterback Michael Penix Jr. dives to score a two point conversion and win the game in overtime during the game at Memorial Stadium. Indiana defeated Penn State 36 to 35.
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Indiana's "let them score" ploy worked as Penn State running back Devyn Ford scored to get the Hoosiers the ball back down eight late in the fourth quarter.
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Alabama running back Najee Harris pushes back Tennessee defensive back Trevon Flowers in the second half at Neyland Stadium.
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Boston College quarterback Daelen Menard (10) breaks up a pass to Georgia Tech receiver Malachi Carter (15) during the first half at Alumni Stadium.
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Tulane safety Chase Kuerschen and UCF Knights quarterback Dillon Gabriel engage with each other in the second quarter.
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Kentucky quarterback Terry Wilson (3) moves the ball against Missouri safety Tyree Gillespie (9) during the first half at Faurot Field at Memorial Stadium.
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Michigan State quarterback Rocky Lombardi gets tackled by Rutgers defensive back Lawrence Stevens during the third quarter at Spartan Stadium.
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Ohio State quarterback Jack Miller III is forced out of bounds by Nebraska safety Marquel Dismuke during the fourth quarter at Ohio Stadium.
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Army quarterback Tyhier Tyler carries the ball against the Mercer Bears during the first half at Michie Stadium.
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Alabama wide receiver Jaylen Waddle pushes away Tennessee defensive back Kenney Solomon during a game between Alabama and Tennessee at Neyland Stadium.
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TCU defensive end Khari Coleman tackles Oklahoma quarterback Spencer Rattler during the first half at Amon G. Carter Stadium.
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Ohio State Buckeyes running back Master Teague III scores the touchdown during the first quarter against Nebraska at Ohio Stadium.
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Auburn wide receiver Seth Williams (18) leaps over Mississippi defensive back Jon Haynes during the first half at Vaught-Hemingway Stadium.
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North Carolina defensive back Don Chapman (2) intercepts a pass in the end zone intended for North Carolina State tight end Dylan Parham (28) in the second quarter at Kenan Memorial Stadium.
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Army running back Tyrell Robinson (21) breaks a tackle after catching a pass and runs it in for a touchdown against Mercer at Michie Stadium.
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Oklahoma defensive back Brendan Radley-Hiles (44) loses his helmet while tackling TCU's Ar'Darius Washington (24) during the first half at Amon G. Carter Stadium.
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Clemson wide receiver Cornell Powell dives into the end zone for a touchdown during their game against Syracuse at Memorial Stadium.
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Buckeyes quarterback Justin Fields dives ahead during the first quarter against the Cornhuskers at Ohio Stadium.
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Clemson safety Lannden Zanders (36) pressures Syracuse quarterback Rex Culpepper (17) during their game at Memorial Stadium.
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Rutgers running back Isaih Pacheco runs the ball for a touchdown during the first quarter against Michigan State at Spartan Stadium.
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Kansas State running back Deuce Vaughn (22) is tackled by a Kansas defender during the first half of a game at Bill Snyder Family Football Stadium.
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Oklahoma State player Jelani Woods (89) scores a touchdown as Iowa State player Mike Rose defends in the first quarter at Boone Pickens Stadium.
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Navy wide receiver Ryan Mitchell (87) lays out for a catch as Houston cornerback Damarion Williams (6) looks on during the second half at Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium.
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West Virginia wide receiver Reese Smith (15) is tackled by Texas Tech defensive back Cam White (10) in the first half at Jones AT&T Stadium.
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Notre Dame quarterback Brendon Clark throws under pressure from Pittsburgh defensive lineman Rashad Weaver during the fourth quarter at Heinz Field.
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Iowa defensive back Matt Hankins (8) intercepts the ball in front of Purdue wide receiver Amad Anderson Jr. (10) in the second quarter at Ross-Ade Stadium.
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Tulsa linebacker Zaven Collins celebrates with tight end James Palmer after he returned an interception for a touchdown in the second half against South Florida at Raymond James Stadium.
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Tulsa linebacker Zaven Collins returns an interception for a touchdown in the second half against South Florida at Raymond James Stadium.
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South Florida defensive back KJ Sails breaks up a pass intended for Tulsa wide receiver Juancarlos Santana in the second half at Raymond James Stadium.
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Wisconsin tight end Jake Ferguson celebrates with fullback Mason Stokke after scoring a touchdown during the fourth quarter against Illinois at Camp Randall Stadium.
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Wisconsin running back Isaac Guerendo rushes with the football as Illinois defensive back Tony Adams defends during the fourth quarter at Camp Randall Stadium.
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Wisconsin fullback Mason Stokke catches a touchdown during the first quarter against Illinois at Camp Randall Stadium.
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Tulsa wide receiver Juancarlos Santana catches a touchdown as South Florida DB Mike Hampton defends in the first half at Raymond James Stadium.
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Wisconsin tight end Jake Ferguson (84) catches a touchdown during the second quarter against Illinois at Camp Randall Stadium.
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Tulsa running back Corey Taylor II runs the ball in the first half against South Florida at Raymond James Stadium.
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Illinois linebacker Tarique Barnes returns a fumble for a touchdown during the second quarter against the Wisconsin Badgers at Camp Randall Stadium.
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The Wisconsin Badgers gather on the field prior to their game against the Illinois Fighting Illini at Camp Randall Stadium.
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This article originally appeared on USA TODAY: Ohio State up to No. 3 in Amway Coaches Poll behind Clemson, Alabama
No. 4 Notre Dame takes down No. 1 Clemson in double overtime .
Notre Dame took control of ACC race and took a big step toward the College Football Playoff by upsetting Clemson, which was without Trevor Lawrence.One of the biggest games of the regular season delivered one of the most memorable wins of the Brian Kelly era at Notre Dame, handing Clemson its first regular-season loss in 36 tries and painting the Irish as a legitimate contender to win the program's first national championship since 1988.
Another wild weekend in college football created change in the Amway Coaches Poll. Texas A&M was the biggest riser, while LSU fell out of the Top 25.Clemson strengthened its hold on the No. 1 ranking after dispatching then-No. 7 Miami (Fla.) in convincing fashion. The Tigers received 55 of 62 first-place votes this week, extending its lead over the Crimson Tide to 65 poll points. The Hurricanes were demoted to No. 12. 
Clemson held its No. 1 spot in the Amway Coaches Poll ahead of Alabama after the Crimson Tide took down then-No. 3 Georgia in impressive fashion.Clemson, who put up 73 points earlier in the day in a pounding of Georgia Tech, holds the top spot on 52 of the 62 ballots. Alabama received eight first-place votes, just three more than last week. 
The biggest winners and losers from Week 8 of the 2020 season, including Ohio State, Indiana and Tennessee.Already one of three teams receiving first-place votes in this week's Amway Coaches Poll, the Buckeyes showed little signs of the sluggishness that has hobbled even the nation's best teams after a unique offseason. 
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