It almost helped if you didn’t play this week after seven teams in the Coaches Poll Top 25 lost. Now it’s about how high Notre Dame climbs – if at all, after dropping like a rock from No. 2 to No. 8 last week. Will No. 4 Georgia slide into BYU’s spot at No. 3, or will Indiana make a big move up after beating Michigan? Here’s our call on what the latest rankings will be on Sunday.

Oct 24, 2026; Pasadena, California, USA; UCLA Bruins running back Anthony Woods (6) and quarterback Ty Dieffenbach (14) celebrate after a rushing touchdown during the second half against the Michigan State Spartans at Rose Bowl. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-Imagn Images
Oct 24, 2026; Pasadena, California, USA; UCLA Bruins running back Anthony Woods (6) and quarterback Ty Dieffenbach (14) celebrate after a rushing touchdown during the second half against the Michigan State Spartans at Rose Bowl. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-Imagn Images

2026 Coaches Poll Prediction: Week 9 Quick Hits

  • The Coaches Poll hammered Notre Dame last week far worse than the AP did (8 instead of 4), but after all of the controversy from the loss to BYU, watch for the Irish to move up a bit.
  • This week’s Coaches Poll Big Winners Will Be: UCLA, Kentucky, LSU
  • This week’s Coaches Poll Big Losers Will Be: BYU, Tennessee, Utah
    – Week 9 AP Top 25 Poll Prediction

Projected Top Five Others Receiving Votes: Wisconsin, UTSA, USC, Minnesota, New Mexico

25. Oklahoma State

Last Week Ranking: NR
Record: 5-2
Last Week: Oklahoma State 57, Colorado 24

24. Arizona

Last Week Ranking: 24
Record: 5-1
Last Week: Arizona 39, Iowa State 3

23. Iowa

Last Week Ranking: 14
Record: 5-2
Last Week: Minnesota 13, Iowa 10

22. Florida

Last Week Ranking: 24
Record: 5-2
Last Week: NO GAME THIS WEEK

21. Northwestern

Last Week Ranking: 23
Record: 6-1
Last Week: Northwestern 42, Rutgers 14

20. Houston

Last Week Ranking: 16
Record: 6-2
Last Week: Utah 21, Houston 13

19. Boise State

Last Week Ranking: 22
Record: 6-1
Last Week: Boise State 31, Washington State 10

18. Tennessee

Last Week Ranking: 11
Record: 6-2
Last Week: South Carolina 27, Tennessee 24

17. Missouri

Last Week Ranking: 21
Record: 5-2
Last Week: NO GAME THIS WEEK

16. SMU

Last Week Ranking: 20
Record: 6-1
Last Week: SMU 59, Cal 20

15. Wake Forest

Last Week Ranking: 19
Record: 6-1
Last Week: NO GAME THIS WEEK

14. Texas

Last Week Ranking: 18
Record: 5-2
Last Week: Texas 34, Ole Miss 27

13. LSU

Last Week Ranking: 17
Record: 6-2
Last Week: LSU 38, Auburn 17

12. Alabama

Last Week Ranking: 13
Record: 6-1
Last Week: Alabama 31, Texas A&M 20

11. Kentucky

Last Week Ranking: 12
Record: 7-1
Last Week: Kentucky 34, Vanderbilt 17

10. Texas Tech

Last Week Ranking: 5
Record: 6-1
Last Week: Cincinnati 37, Texas Tech 24

9. Ole Miss

Last Week Ranking: 7
Record: 5-2
Last Week: Texas 34, Ole Miss 27

8. BYU

Last Week Ranking: 3
Record: 6-1
Last Week: UCF 39, BYU 31 2OT

7. Utah

Last Week Ranking: 9
Record: 7-0
Last Week: Utah 21, Houston 13

6. UCLA

Last Week Ranking: 10
Record: 7-0
Last Week: UCLA 28, Michigan State 10

5. Notre Dame

Last Week Ranking: 8
Record: 6-1
Last Week: NO GAME THIS WEEK

4. Indiana

Last Week Ranking: 6
Record: 7-1
Last Week: Indiana 13, Michigan 6 OT

3. Georgia

Last Week Ranking: 4
Record: 6-1
Last Week: NO GAME THIS WEEK

2. Ohio State

Last Week Ranking: 2
Record: 6-1
Last Week: NO GAME THIS WEEK

1. Miami

Last Week Ranking: 1
Record: 7-0
Last Week: Miami 52, Pitt 23

Source: Yahoo Sports