After two weeks of looking somewhat challenged on offense, the Ohio State football team scored points in bunches against Purdue on Saturday. The defense may have looked a little suspect, but the Buckeyes did enough to show the nation and voters that they’re a team to reckon with.
The voters in the latest USA TODAY Sports AFCA Coaches Poll also agree, moving OSU up a spot to No. 4 after Ohio State had been stuck at No. 5 for three weeks. It’s a modest jump and probably has more to do with the Oklahoma loss than anything, but it’s clear the Buckeyes are on the move.
Still in front of OSU Georgia (1), Alabama (2), and Cincinnati (3). Rounding out the top ten behind Ohio State are Oregon (5), Notre Dame (6), Michigan (7), Michigan State (8), Oklahoma State, and Ole Miss.
. @BUFootball threw a monkey wrench into Oklahoma's Playoff plans and moved up five spots in the latest USA TODAY Sports AFCA Coaches Poll after its 27-14 Big 12 victory.
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USA TODAY Sports AFCA Coaches Poll
| Ranking | Team |
| 1. | Georgia |
| 2. | Alabama |
| 3. | Cincinnati |
| 4. | Ohio State |
| 5. | Oregon |
| 6. | Notre Dame |
| 7. | Michigan |
| 8. | Michigan State |
| 9. | Oklahoma State |
| 10. | Ole Miss |
| 11. | Oklahoma |
| 12. | Wake Forest |
| 13. | Baylor |
| 14. | Iowa |
| 15. | BYU |
| 16. | Texas A&M |
| 17. | Houston |
| 18. | Texas-San Antonio |
| 19. | Pittsburgh |
| 20. | Wisconsin |
| 21. | UL Lafayette |
| 22. | Arkansas |
| 23. | San Diego State |
| 24. | NC State |
| 25. | Utah |
Schools Dropped Out
Others Receiving Votes
Kentucky 113; Southern Methodist 45; Coastal Carolina 34; Appalachian State 31; Mississippi State 26; Penn State 20; Auburn 18; Utah State 9; Purdue 7; Louisville 5; Kansas State 4; Fresno State 4; Clemson 4; Arizona State 2.
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