Michigan football pulled off one of the season’s biggest shockers, beating No. 10 Oklahoma 17-10 in Ann Arbor, and it sent ripples right through the US LBM Coaches Poll, pushing them up to No. 19. It was a massive win for a team that seemed to be heading for a rough ride early in the year.
The Wolverines Went From “Huh?” To “Whoa!”
Talk about a rollercoaster start to the season for Michigan. They kicked off 2026 ranked No. 16, which felt about right for a squad with a lot of question marks under new head coach Kyle Whittingham. But then, after Week 1, even though they were 1-0, the coaches decided they saw enough to drop them all the way to No. 24. Even worse, they fell completely out of the media poll! Everyone thought they were about to get a rude awakening when No. 10 Oklahoma rolled into town. But that’s why they play the games, right? Michigan shocked the Sooners with that 17-10 win, proving everyone wrong. Now, they’re back up to No. 19, and Oklahoma? They tumbled to No. 21 after the loss. That’s a huge statement from Michigan, showing they’re not just going to roll over.
Big Ten Shakeup and a Husky Head-Scratcher
That Michigan upset definitely wasn’t the only shake-up in the coaches’ rankings. Around the Big Ten, things are moving and shaking! Indiana is looking strong at No. 4, Penn State climbed to No. 15, and Iowa survived a scare from Iowa State to rise to No. 20. Ohio State, who opened at No. 1, fell five spots all the way to No. 6 after losing to Texas, which is now sitting pretty at No. 1. Oregon also took a hit, dropping to No. 18 after losing to Oklahoma State.
And speaking of major shifts, our very own Washington Huskies, sitting at a perfect 2-0, somehow tumbled *five* spots in the same poll! They dropped from No. 19 all the way down to No. 24. What gives? Two wins and a drop? That’s the kind of thing that makes you scratch your head here in the Emerald City. Even with a perfect record, the coaches decided to push them down. It’s a tough look when you’re winning but still losing ground.
The coaches have certainly made their statements early in the season, favoring some teams while giving others a reality check. Our Huskies are 2-0, so they’re proving themselves on the field, but they’ve got to keep that grind going to show the coaches they belong higher up. This poll is just a snapshot, but it definitely sets the tone for the coming weeks.
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Originally reported by Yahoo Sports.
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