Ohio State stays put in latest USA TODAY Coaches Poll

The latest USA TODAY Sports AFCA Coaches Poll has been released and Ohio State remains in the No. 2 spot behind No. 1 Georgia and just ahead of No. 3 Tennessee.

The Buckeyes struggled a bit on offense in the first half against Iowa, but its defense was dominant, forcing six turnovers and scoring a defensive touchdown. The offense found its groove in the second half, and OSU finished with an impressive 54-10 victory.

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There are multiple changes up and down the USA TODAY Coaches Poll because of several losses, but we always like to focus on the top 10. It’s unlikely a team comes from below that range to make the College Football Playoff.

Here is the top 10 of the poll followed by the rest.

No. 10 - Wake Forest (6-1)

Sept. 1, 2022; Winston-Salem, North Carolina; Wake Forest Demon Deacons running back Demond Claiborne (23) takes the handoff against the Virginia Military Institute Keydets during the second half at Truist Field. Jim Dedmon-USA TODAY Sports

USA TODAY Coaches Poll Stats This Week

Poll Points | 949
First Place Votes | 0
Hi/Lo in 2022 | 10/21
Last Week | 13 (⇑)

No. 9 - Oklahoma State Cowboys (6-1)

Oklahoma State’s Spencer Sanders (3) celebrates a touchdown in the first quarter during the college football game between the Oklahoma State Cowboys and Central Michigan Chippewa at Boone Pickens Stadium in Stillwater, Oklahoma, on Thursday, Sept., 1, 2022. USA TODAY Sports

USA TODAY Coaches Poll Stats This Week

Poll Points | 1031
First Place Votes | 0
Hi/Lo in 2022 | 7/11
Last Week | 11 (⇑)

No. 8 - Oregon Ducks (6-1)

Sept. 17, 2022; Eugene; Oregon Ducks quarterback Bo Nix (10) celebrates after a game against the Brigham Young Cougars at Autzen Stadium. Oregon won, 41-20. Troy Wayrynen-USA TODAY Sports

USA TODAY Coaches Poll Stats This Week

Poll Points | 1125
First Place Votes | 0
Hi/Lo in 2022 | 8/24
Last Week | 9 (⇑)

No. 7 - TCU Horned Frogs (7-0)

Nov. 6, 2021; Fort Worth, Texas; TCU Horned Frogs wide receiver Quentin Johnston (1) runs with the ball past Baylor Bears cornerback Kalon Barnes (12) during the second half at Amon G. Carter Stadium. Kevin Jairaj-USA TODAY Sports

USA TODAY Coaches Poll Stats This Week

Poll Points | 1184
First Place Votes | 0
Hi/Lo in 2022 | 7/NR
Last Week | 8 (⇑)

No. 6 - Alabama Crimson Tide (7-1)

Crimson Tide shares a laugh during a game between Tennessee and Alabama in Neyland Stadium, on Saturday, Oct. 15, 2022. USA TODAY Sports

USA TODAY Coaches Poll Stats This Week

Poll Points | 1264
First Place Votes | 0
Hi/Lo in 2022 | 1/6
Last Week | 6 (⇔)

No. 5 - Clemson Tigers (8-0)

Oct. 8, 2022; Chestnut Hill, Massachusetts; Clemson Tigers head coach Dabo Swinney talks to his players during the second half against the Boston College Eagles at Alumni Stadium. Winslow Townson-USA TODAY Sports

USA TODAY Coaches Poll Stats This Week

Poll Points | 1325
First Place Votes | 0
Hi/Lo in 2022 | 4/5
Last Week | 5 (⇔)

No. 4 - Michigan Wolverines (7-0)

Michigan Wolverines wide receiver Cornelius Johnson (6) celebrates his score against the Hawaii Rainbow Warriors during first-half action at Michigan Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 10, 2022. USA TODAY Sports

USA TODAY Coaches Poll Stats This Week

Poll Points | 1407
First Place Votes | 1
Hi/Lo in 2022 | 3/6
Last Week | 3 (⇓)

No. 3 - Tennessee Volunteers (7-0)

Oct. 15, 2022; Knoxville, Tennessee; General view during the first half of the game between the Tennessee Volunteers and the Alabama Crimson Tide at Neyland Stadium. Randy Sartin-USA TODAY Sports

USA TODAY Coaches Poll Stats This Week

Poll Points | 1424
First Place Votes | 3
Hi/Lo in 2022 | 3/NR
Last Week | 4 (⇑)

No. 2 - Ohio State Buckeyes (7-0)

Oct. 22, 2022; Columbus; Ohio State Buckeyes wide receiver Marvin Harrison Jr. (18) celebrates after catching the third-quarter touchdown against the Iowa Hawkeyes at Ohio Stadium. Joseph Maiorana-USA TODAY Sports

USA TODAY Coaches Poll Stats This Week

Poll Points | 1516
First Place Votes | 17
Hi/Lo in 2022 | 2/3
Last Week | 2 (⇔)

No. 1 - Georgia Bulldogs (7-0)

Sept. 24, 2022; Athens; Georgia Bulldogs running back Branson Robinson (22) runs against the Kent State Golden Flashes during the second half at Sanford Stadium. Dale Zanine-USA TODAY Sports

USA TODAY Coaches Poll Stats This Week

Poll Points | 1550
First Place Votes | 43
Hi/Lo in 2022 | 1/3
Last Week | 1 (⇔)

NEXT … The rest of the poll

25. South Carolina

24. Tulane

23. NC State

22. Kansas State

21. North Carolina

20. LSU

19. Cincinnati

18. Illinois

17. Kentucky

16. Syracuse

15. UCLA

14. Utah

13. Penn State

12. Ole Miss

11. USC

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