UCLA football grabbed eight votes in this week’s USA TODAY NCAA LBM Coaches Poll, a solid bump up from the four they received last week. But honestly, the bigger news is what just rocked the top of the Big Ten. Ohio State absolutely tumbled out of the No. 1 spot after a loss, and the whole conference picture instantly changed.
Chesney’s Crew Starting Hot
Coach Bob Chesney’s tenure is off to a scorching 2-0 start, and you gotta love that early momentum. His team pulled out a hard-fought 28-10 win over San Diego State this past Saturday after being absolutely deadlocked at 0-0 at halftime. Talk about a second-half surge to get the job done! Now they’re headed into Big Ten action, rolling in as favorites against Purdue this weekend. A potential 3-0 start for Chesney? You know that’s the goal, and it would be huge for setting the tone.
Big Ten Chaos in the Coaches Poll
UCLA’s 8 votes are definitely a step up, especially from the four they snagged last week, even if it’s not enough to crack the Top-25 just yet. But the real fireworks happened above them. Ohio State? Man, they got absolutely rocked by Texas this past weekend and tumbled out of the No. 1 spot. That’s not just a drop, that’s a *statement* in the college football world. And get this, the Indiana Hoosiers are now the highest-ranked Big Ten team at No. 4 in the nation! What a wild turn of events, sitting right behind Texas, Georgia, and Notre Dame. Ohio State is hanging at No. 6 now, with USC at No. 11, Penn State at No. 15, Oregon at No. 18, Michigan at No. 19, Iowa at No. 20, and Washington at No. 24 also in the mix. Yeah, Nebraska even pulled in 18 votes, showing there’s a lot of movement in the Big Ten beyond the usual suspects.
This weekend’s tilt against Purdue isn’t just another game, it’s about keeping that perfect 2-0 record alive and kicking off Big Ten play with a statement. It’s gonna take time for Chesney’s Bruins to consistently crash that Top-25 party, but look out for that Oregon game next month. That’s the golden ticket for a ranking, without a doubt!
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Originally reported by Yahoo Sports.
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