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AFCA Coaches' Poll: Georgia Leads Michigan, Washington, Florida State

November 26, 2023 by AFCA.com

Michigan used a tough defense and two Blake Corum touchdowns to beat rival Ohio State, 30-24 and move up to No. 2 in this week's AFCA Poll. Georgia remains No. 1.

It was the third straight win for the Wolverines in one of the most highly contested rivalries in college football. The win moves Michigan to 12-0 and into the Big Ten Championship game where they will face No. 17 Iowa.

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Rank School (1st votes) Rec. Pts. Prev.
1 Georgia (59) 1,571 1 12-0
2 Michigan (4) 1,506 3 12-0
3 Washington 1,417 5 12-0
4 Florida State 1,403 4 12-0
5 Oregon 1,278 6 11-1
6 Ohio State 1,250 2 11-1
7 Texas 1,226 7 11-1
8 Alabama 1,182 8 11-1
9 Missouri 1,034 10 10-2
10 Penn State 967 11 10-2
11 Mississippi 937 12 10-2
12 Oklahoma 895 13 10-2
13 LSU 780 14 9-3
14 Louisville 716 9 10-2
15 Arizona 681 16 9-3
16 Notre Dame 602 17 9-3
17 Iowa 553 19 10-2
18 Tulane 549 18 11-1
19 Oklahoma State 417 21 9-3
20 North Carolina State 303 24 9-3
21 Oregon State 253 15 9-3
22 Liberty 236 22 8-4
23 Tennessee 209 23 8-4
24 SMU 135 25 10-2
25 James Madison 79 NR 11-1

Dropped out: No. 20 Kansas State (8-4).

Others receiving votes: Toledo (11-1) 68; Clemson (8-4) 64; Kansas State (8-4) 54; Utah (8-4) 54; Troy (10-2) 25; Kansas (8-4) 15; West Virginia (8-4) 10; UNLV (9-3) 4; New Mexico State (10-3) 1; San Jose State (7-5) 1.