The US LBM Coaches Poll got a bit of a makeover after some interesting results in Week 12.
The top three teams, still unbeaten, retain their respective positions, though one did so with considerably more drama. Ohio State remains No. 1, claiming 60 of 63 first-place votes this week. Indiana holds at No. 2 with no last-minute heroics needed this time. Texas A&M is still No. 3 after its furious second-half rally to escape South Carolina, though the Aggies only have three No.-1 nods now.
Georgia inherits the No. 4 spot thanks to its decisive win against Texas. Oregon climbs back into the top five, and Mississippi and Texas Tech also gain a position.
TOP 25: Complete US LBM Coaches Poll after Week 12
Oklahoma, which helped its playoff case with a huge road win at Alabama, gains to poll positions to No. 8. The Sooners leapfrog Notre Dame, which also picked up a decisive road win at Pittsburgh but holds at No. 9. Alabama tumbles six places to No. 10, and Texas falls eight spots to No. 18.
North Texas, Houston and Tulane all return to the Top 25 in the final three positions.
Louisville, Cincinnati and Pittsburgh drop out in what was a difficult weekend for schools located near the Ohio River.