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Matt Connolly

Clemson gets more love for top spot in poll

Clemson is still ranked No. 2 in the AP Poll and Coaches Poll, but the Tigers inched closer to No. 1 Alabama after earning a 31-17 win over Virginia Tech on Saturday night.

The Tigers received 17 first-place votes in the AP Poll, up from eight last week, and six first-place votes in the Coaches Poll, up from four.

Oklahoma and Penn State are still ranked No. 3 and No. 4 in the AP Poll, respectively, while Georgia moved into the top 5 after demolishing Tennessee.

Washington is No. 6, followed by Michigan, TCU, Wisconsin and Ohio State.

Oklahoma and Penn State also remained ranked No. 3 and No. 4 in the Coaches Poll with Washington moving up one spot to No. 5 after topping Oregon State 42-7.

Georgia, Michigan, Wisconsin, Ohio State and TCU round out the top 10.

Clemson, which has three wins over top 15 teams, moved up to No. 1 in ESPN's power rankings.

The Tigers host Wake Forest this Saturday at noon.

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