### College Football Shake-Up: Dramatic Moves in the Coaches Poll Top 25 After Week 11

The landscape of college football continues to evolve as the regular season progresses, with significant changes in the Coaches Poll Top 25 after an eventful Week 11. With just a few weeks left until the culmination of the 2024 season, playoff hopes were dashed for several teams while others fortified their standing.

Alabama made headlines with a commanding 42-13 victory over LSU, effectively ending the Tigers' postseason aspirations while keeping their own playoff dreams alive. Meanwhile, Ole Miss pulled off a stunning upset against Georgia in a rain-drenched game in Oxford, adding further complications to the SEC Championship race. Miami experienced its first taste of defeat this season, falling to Georgia Tech and leaving only four unbeaten teams: Army, BYU, Indiana, and top-ranked Oregon.

Oregon remains at the pinnacle of the Coaches Poll, buoyed by a decisive 39-18 win over Maryland. The Ducks set the tone with a 62-yard scoop-and-score by Brandon Johnson and benefitted from the impressive performance of quarterback Dillon Gabriel, who broke the NCAA record for career total touchdowns with his 179th score.

Ohio State moved up to the second spot after dismantling Purdue 45-0. Freshman wideout Jeremiah Smith made history by surpassing Cris Carter's freshman touchdown record, while quarterback Will Howard shared the spotlight with three touchdown throws and a rushing score. The Buckeyes' defense also held firm, adding points through an 11-yard fumble recovery by Jack Sawyer.

Texas surged to third place after a dominant 49-17 victory over Florida, led by an explosive offensive show from quarterback Quinn Ewers, who threw for 333 yards and five touchdowns. Tennessee's 33-14 win over Mississippi State pushed them to the fourth position, with running back Dylan Sampson posting a career high in rushing yards despite an injury scare for quarterback Nico Iamaleava.

Penn State, now sitting at fifth, bounced back from a prior defeat to cruise past Washington 35-6. Running back Jerrick Gibson topped the ground game with 100 yards while their defense limited Washington to under 200 yards in total offense.

Indiana etched history with a tight 20-15 victory over defending champions Michigan, marking their 10th win of the season under first-year head coach Curt Cignetti. Close behind, Notre Dame maintained their playoff hopes unblemished by thrashing Florida State 52-3, with quarterback Riley Leonard contributing significantly both through the air and on the ground.

BYU narrowly escaped defeat in their 22-21 win over Utah, thanks to a late defensive penalty that set up a game-winning field goal. Alabama's notable performance against LSU catapulted them into the Top 10, while Georgia's underwhelming showing against Ole Miss dropped them to a lower rank. Ole Miss’s upset victory against previously second-ranked Georgia saw them rise in the rankings, while Georgia needs to regroup after their faltering performance.

Further changes saw Miami drop after their first loss, and SMU sitting alone as an undefeated leader in the ACC after their bye week. Boise State and Texas A&M remained stable with Boise State star Ashton Jeanty making a strong Heisman case and Texas A&M benefiting from their break ahead of a key stretch of games.

Completing the reshuffle, the updated rankings reflect the volatility and high stakes in college football as the regular season draws to a close, with every game proving critical in the quest for playoff positions and championship aspirations.