{
  "id": 11834121,
  "title": "Predicting the US LBM Coaches Poll top 25 entering Week 6",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/04/predicting-the-us-lbm-coaches-poll-top-25-entering-week-6",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-04T03:31:42.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/predicting-us-lbm-coaches-poll-033142954.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The US LBM Coaches Poll is set to be updated this Sunday following another weekend of college football action. While the top five teams in the rankings did not suffer any losses, the biggest wildcard heading into the poll change will likely be the Florida Gators. The Gators suffered a 45-17 defeat to No. 25 Missouri last week, and the extent of their ranking drop remains uncertain. However, several teams are expected to rise up the rankings in Florida's place.\n\nIowa is also projected to fall out of the top 15 following an uncompetitive game against Ohio State. Mississippi State, currently ranked 16th, could potentially drop out of the top 25 entirely after a significant loss to Alabama. In terms of Big Ten teams, the Hawkeyes, Michigan, and Penn State are all predicted to drop out of the rankings. This potential exodus could create opportunities for other teams to climb into the top 25.\n\nTeams that could benefit from the rankings shake-up include Oklahoma State, Pittsburgh, Kentucky, and potentially even Boise State. The article provides a detailed prediction for the top 25 teams entering Week 6 of the college football season. The Texas Longhorns, Georgia Bulldogs, Notre Dame Fighting Irish, Miami Hurricanes, and Indiana Hoosiers are all expected to maintain their positions in the top 25. Meanwhile, the Ohio State Buckeyes, Alabama Crimson Tide, BYU Cougars, Texas Tech Red Raiders, LSU Tigers, Ole Miss Rebels, Utah Utes, Oregon Ducks, Tennessee Volunteers, and USC Trojans are also predicted to stay within the top 25. The Florida Gators, SMU Mustangs, Houston Cougars, Duke Blue Devils, and UCLA Bruins are expected to see a rise in the rankings, while the previously ranked teams of Missouri, Iowa, Michigan, and Penn State are all predicted to fall out of the top 25.",
  "summary": "Here's how we think the top 25 in Sunday's US LBM Coaches Poll will look with Week 5 in the books.",
  "key_points": [
    "Florida Gators likely to drop in rankings after loss to Missouri",
    "Iowa projected to fall out of top 15 following Ohio State game",
    "Oklahoma State, Pittsburgh, Kentucky, Boise State expected to gain"
  ],
  "editors_take": "The expected drop of several highly ranked teams, including Florida, Iowa, Michigan, and Penn State, could create opportunities for teams like Oklahoma State, Pittsburgh, and Kentucky to climb into the top 25.",
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}