Coaches Poll top 25: Ohio State tumbles in Week 10 college football rankings after loss to USC
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Key Points:
- Ohio State suffered a major upset with a 30-18 loss to unranked USC, causing the Buckeyes to drop from No. 2 to No. 10 in the Coaches Poll, mainly due to defensive struggles despite backup quarterback Luke Fahey's presence.
- USC surged eight spots to No. 17, boosting its College Football Playoff (CFP) hopes, while Miami maintained the top spot after a narrow 38-35 win at North Carolina, setting up a key matchup against No. 6 Notre Dame.
- Georgia's dominant 27-8 victory over Florida propelled the Bulldogs from third to second in the poll, with Florida falling out of the rankings; Indiana also moved up to No. 3 following a historic overtime win featuring two 60-yard field goals.
- Texas Tech rebounded slightly to No. 13 after a 34-26 home victory over Arizona, while SMU dropped significantly from No. 16 to No. 24 after a loss to Syracuse, likely ending their playoff contention.
- New Mexico made its debut in the Coaches Poll at No. 25, moving up from the "others receiving votes" category.
