Kentucky rises in US LBM Coaches Poll with win over Sooners
The Kentucky football team beat Oklahoma on Saturday, and rises again in the US LBM Coaches Poll after week seven.
In a surprising victory, Kentucky football rose in the US LBM Coaches Poll on Saturday night after defeating Oklahoma 21-13. This success comes as part of a tumultuous college football day, with numerous ranked teams suffering losses, particularly from the SEC. Notably, three teams within the top ten in the conference lost their games.
Kentucky's leap in the rankings saw them climb five spots to No. 12, making them the fourth-highest ranked SEC team as they prepare for a bye week. Georgia Bulldogs, ranked at No. 4, continued to lead the SEC in the poll. Ole Miss, secured at No. 7, and Tennessee Volunteers, ranked at No. 11, also remained in the top ten. Overall, nine SEC teams are ranked this week, with two additional teams receiving votes.
This week's college football season was marked by significant changes, with eight ranked teams falling out of the top ten, including three of the top five teams. Kentucky's rise further solidifies their position as they inch closer to the coveted top ten spot. The complete results of the coaches poll are as follows: Rank, Team, Record, PTS, 1st Prev Chg, Hi/Lo.
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