Ohio State absolutely steamrolled Ball State with a dominant 56-3 win, proving to the entire college football world that their preseason No. 1 ranking wasn’t some fluke. After a wild Week 1 across the country, the Buckeyes are still sitting pretty at the top of the US LBM Coaches Poll, making a loud statement about their early season form.
Coaches See The Film, And Still Pick OSU
Look, preseason polls are always a guessing game, right? But now, with actual game film to chew on, the coaches who cast these votes have seen the real deal. And what they saw from Ohio State didn’t change a thing. The Buckeyes grabbed a massive 50 of the 74 available first-place votes, holding onto that coveted No. 1 spot. That’s a huge vote of confidence after just one game. They didn’t just win, they completely blew the doors off their opponent, showing everyone they’re ready to dominate.
Shifts In The Top 10 And Beyond
While Ohio State held steady, Week 1 definitely shuffled things up for some other big names. Georgia moved up a spot to No. 2, Texas jumped to No. 3, Notre Dame is now No. 4, and Indiana rounded out the top five. Oregon, who was preseason No. 2, slid down four spots to No. 6. Then you’ve got Miami (FL) at No. 7, LSU making a big leap five spots to No. 8, Texas A&M at No. 9, and Oklahoma completing the top 10 at No. 10. Our own Washington Huskies are holding steady at No. 19, which is solid for early season. Down the list, Michigan took a massive tumble, dropping eight spots to No. 24, while Clemson completely fell out of the Top 25 after being No. 23 preseason. That’s the kind of chaos Week 1 can bring, showing how quickly perceptions can change once the pads start popping.
This early poll sets the tone, and with coaches now making decisions based on actual performance, every game matters even more. Holding that No. 1 ranking is huge, but the rest of the top teams are already battling for position. The season just started, and you know these teams are already looking ahead, ready to prove they belong in that elite company.
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Originally reported by Yahoo Sports.
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