USA Today releases college football top 25 coaches poll after Week 2
The new coaches poll was released on Sunday.
USA Today published the latest college football top 25 coaches poll following Week 2 of the 2026 season, which concluded on Saturday. The weekend showcased notable matchups, such as Oregon's surprise defeat to Oklahoma State 39-31 and Ohio State's dramatic comeback against Texas, finishing 24-23. This impacted the poll, elevating Texas to the top spot.
Georgia secured the second position, followed by Notre Dame, Indiana, and Miami in the top five. All four of these teams triumphed in their respective Week 2 games. The full breakdown of the Week 2 coaches poll is as follows: Texas led by head coach Steve Sarkisian, Georgia, Notre Dame, Indiana, and Miami rounded out the top five.
The poll is compiled weekly by USA Today, utilizing a panel of head coaches from Football Bowl Subdivision schools, chosen randomly and by conference. Each coach contributes a Top 25 ranking, with first place awarded 25 points, second place 24, and so forth, culminating in one point for 25th place.
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