US LBM Coaches Poll: Penn State and Texas plummet
USA TODAY Sports’ Paul Myerberg breaks down the latest US LBM Coaches poll and where Penn State and Texas land after brutal loses.
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Texas and Penn State auditioned for the starring roles in college football’s flop fest.Don’t forget about Clemson in flop fest, but at least Tigers beat North Carolina.Bill Belichick’s buyout, you ask? More than $20 million.
Texas and Penn State auditioned in Week 6 for the starring roles in college football’s fraud fest.
No more can we say UCLA is the worst Power Four team, not after its stunning takedown of Penn State. Who’s here for the Nico Iamaleava redemption story? Texas coach Steve Sarkisian needs to evaluate his starting quarterback situation after another bad showing from Arch Manning.
Oh, the drama!
No. 1 Ohio State avoids drama, at least. The most intrigue in a Buckeyes game is whether the opponent will cross the goal line.
Here are some questions left on my mind after an eventful Week 6:
Which team is college football’s biggest flop?
∎ Top flop: Clemson. When Clemson’s shining moment is a decisive win against hapless North Carolina, that’s a sign of how bad it got for the Tigers in September. Billed as a national championship contender in August, Clemson faceplanted in three losses that now have it earmarked for an also-ran bowl. Preseason rank: No. 6. Current rank: Unranked.
∎ Runner-up: Texas. It’s not just that Arch Manning was grossly overhyped. This whole team got blown out of proportion in the preseason. Manning’s a bust, but he’s also received little support. The offensive line is flimsy, the run game is insufficient and the defense isn’t nearly as fierce as its billing. Preseason rank: No. 1. Current rank: No. 19.
∎ Third: Penn State. Those thinking in August that James Franklin would produce a…
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