Coaches Poll Prediction: Who Will Be the New Teams in the Top 25?

November 15, 2026

No, there won’t be too many changes to the top 12 after all the top teams won, but get ready for massive changes from 13 on down with Kentucky (13), USC (14), Houston (16), Arizona (21), LSU (22), SMU (23), South Carolina (24), and New Mexico (25) losing. So get ready for plenty of new blood in the latest Coaches Poll Top 25. Here’s our prediction of what it will be.
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Nov 8, 2025; Lexington, Kentucky, USA; Florida Gators quarterback DJ Lagway (2) throws a pass during the first quarter against the Kentucky Wildcats at Kroger Field. Mandatory Credit: Jordan Prather-Imagn Images

2026 Coaches Poll Prediction: Week 12 Quick Hits

Because the Ole Miss vs. Oklahoma game will be played after the Week 12 Coaches Poll comes out, the Rebels will likely be ranked as if this were a bye week.
The biggest winners in the Coaches Poll will likely be: Louisville, Liberty, Oregon
The biggest losers in the Coaches Poll will likely be: Houston, SMU, South Carolina

25. Liberty

Last Week Coaches Poll Ranking: NR
Record: 9-1
Last Week: Liberty 28, Middle Tennessee 23

24. Louisville

Last Week Coaches Poll Ranking: 23
Record: 7-3
Last Week: Louisville 16, North Carolina 14

23. Florida

Last Week Coaches Poll Ranking: NR
Record: 6-4
Last Week: Florida 21, Kentucky 14

22. LSU

Last Week Coaches Poll Ranking: 22
Record: 6-4
Last Week: Texas 22, LSU 21

21. Arizona

Last Week Coaches Poll Ranking: 21
Record: 7-3
Last Week: Utah 40, Arizona 39

20. Houston

Last Week Coaches Poll Ranking: 16
Record: 7-3
Last Week: Colorado 42, Houston 32

19. USC

Last Week Coaches Poll Ranking: 14
Record: 7-3
Last Week: Indiana 27, USC 13

18. Ohio State

Last Week Coaches Poll Ranking: 20
Record: 7-3
Last Week: Ohio State 28, Northwestern 19

17. Oregon

Last Week Coaches Poll Ranking: 19
Record: 7-3
Last Week: Oregon 31, Michigan 7

16. Kentucky

Last Week Coaches Poll Ranking: 13
Record: 7-3
Last Week: Florida 21, Kentucky 14

15. Boise State

Last Week Coaches Poll Ranking: 18
Record: 9-1
Last Week: Boise State 46, Oregon State 41

14. Ole Miss

Last Week Coaches Poll Ranking: 17
Record: 7-3*
Last Week: Ole Miss vs Oklahoma won’t be a part of the Week 12 rankings

13. Iowa

Last Week Coaches Poll Ranking: 15
Record: 8-2
Last Week: Iowa 28, Purdue 7

12. BYU

Last Week Coaches Poll Ranking: 12
Record: 8-2
Last Week: BYU 28, Baylor 7

11. Wake Forest

Last Week Coaches Poll Ranking: 11
Record: 9-1
Last Week: Wake Forest 49, SMU 7

10. Texas Tech

Last Week Coaches Poll Ranking: 10
Record: 9-1
Last Week: Texas Tech 52, Oklahoma State 27

9. Tennessee

Last Week Coaches Poll Ranking: 9
Record: 8-2
Last Week: Tennessee 22, Texas A&M 7

8. Texas

Last Week Coaches Poll Ranking: 8
Record: 8-2
Last Week: Texas 22, LSU 21

7. Alabama

Last Week Coaches Poll Ranking: 7
Record: 8-2
Last Week: Alabama 21, Vanderbilt 6

6. Miami

Last Week Coaches Poll Ranking: 6
Record: 9-1
Last Week: Miami 36, Duke 25

5. Indiana

Last Week Coaches Poll Ranking: 5
Record: 9-1
Last Week: Indiana 27, USC 13

4. UCLA

Last Week Coaches Poll Ranking: 4
Record: 10-0
Last Week: UCLA 22, Illinois 14

3. Notre Dame

Last Week Coaches Poll Ranking: 3
Record: 9-1
Last Week: Notre Dame 41, Boston College 7

2. Utah

Last Week Coaches Poll Ranking: 2
Record: 10-0
Last Week: Utah 40, Arizona 39

1. Georgia

Last Week Coaches Poll Ranking: 1
Record: 9-1
Last Week: Georgia 48, Missouri 21

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