Florida State Drops Out of Coaches Poll Top 25 as Oregon Slides Down
ICARO Media Group
In a surprising turn of events, the Florida State Seminoles have fallen out of the Week 1 Coaches Poll, becoming the first preseason top-10 team to do so in the 2024 college football season. The Seminoles, who started the season with high expectations, suffered back-to-back losses against Georgia Tech and Boston College, leading to their abrupt exit from the poll.
Meanwhile, the Oregon Ducks, who were picked as one of the top three teams in the preseason, experienced a nail-biter in their opening game against FCS Idaho. This performance caused them to slide three spots in the poll, giving way to Texas, Alabama, and Ole Miss to rise and fill the void left by Oregon's decline.
At the top of the poll, the Georgia Bulldogs continued to hold the coveted No. 1 spot, with Ohio State close behind at No. 2. Both teams secured multiple first-place votes and showcased their strength in the early stages of the season.
One of the biggest surprises of the week came from the USC Trojans, who emerged as the biggest riser in the poll. Their impressive victory over LSU in the season opener propelled them to a No. 14 ranking. On the other hand, LSU experienced a significant drop, falling seven spots to No. 12 after their defeat.
Clemson also faced a setback, tumbling to No. 22 following their loss against Georgia. Despite this, they managed to stay ahead of ACC rivals NC State and Louisville, who found themselves outside the top 25. The Washington Huskies made their way into the rankings, securing the No. 25 position.
It is clear that Week 1 of the college football season brought some unexpected outcomes and reshuffling within the Coaches Poll. The disappointments and triumphs experienced by teams like Florida State, Oregon, USC, and LSU have undoubtedly set the tone for an exciting and unpredictable season ahead.
Here is the updated Coaches Poll top 25 after Week 1:
1. Georgia (X first-place votes)
2. Ohio State (X first-place votes)
3. Texas
4. Alabama
5. Ole Miss
6. [Teams and rankings continue as per the original article]