Wolverines vs Huskies for CFP Title Game
No. 1 Michigan (14-0) vs. No. 2 Washington (14-0)

CFP National Championship Presented by AT&T
Monday, Jan. 8, at 7:30 p.m. ET – NRG Stadium, Houston
Network – ESPN

Preview – Frank Coyle

Head Coach Jim Harbaugh, Michigan
Head Coach Kalen DeBoer, Washington

National Title Matchup

The #1 Wolverines (14-0) will face the #2 Huskies (14-0) in the College Football Playoff National Championship game on Jan. 8 at NRG Stadium in Houston. This year’s semi-final matchups were the best in CFP history. Big Ten champion Michigan won a thrilling overtime first game over the SEC champ, Alabama 27-20 while Washington edged Texas 37-31, setting up the title game of unbeatens. Both Michigan and Washington will be making their first appearance in the BCS title game. This championship game will be the last in a four-team playoff before the field expands to 12 in 2024.

This title game features one of the nation’s top defenses in Michigan vs the high-powered Washington offense.  Both clubs are directed by talented QBs in JJ McCarthy of Michigan and Michael Penix of Washington. McCarthy is a savvy leader who has led this balanced attack through a somewhat soft Big Ten schedule. They came up big late vs Ohio State and Iowa to claim the conference title before the OT victory vs Alabama in the semi-finals. He was highly proficient with 22 TD passes and only 4 picks. Runners, Blake Corum and Donovan Edwards gives the Wolerines a strong Thundering and Lightning combination. Wideout Roman Wilson made big clutch plays with 12 TDs. The line was an anchor. The Michigan defense ranked with any unit in the nation with a veteran unit and well versed in both run and pass defense and allowed only 9 points per game.

The Washington high powered offense is directed strong armed Michael Penix who led the nation in passing yardage. He throws laser passes and is especially effective in the deep game, utilizing his three NFL caliber receivers, Rome Ozunze, Ja’Lynn Polk and Jalen McMillan. Huskie offense averaged over 39 points per game with Penix throwing for over 4600 yards. Runner Dillon Johnson is a battering ram who scored 16 rushing TDs.

The Huskie defense relies on edge defenders, Bralen Trice and Zion Tupuola-Fetui. This unit has allowed too many big plays, though has made many impact plays to counter. Corner Jabbar Muhammad is a developed cover man with keen instincts and probably matches up vs Roman Wilson.

Both clubs have responded to difficult situations with Michigan facing an early suspension to HC Jim Harbaugh and staying focused on their tough late schedule.  Washington faced the acid test with two classic matchups with Oregon and won both in high scoring affairs behind Penix.

This title matchup is a scout’s dream with as many as 20-25 draft prospects on both clubs if the underclassmen declare. Michigan edges out a close win over Washington in the expected finale for HC Jim Harbaugh.

Prediction – Michigan 31 – Washington 27

Frank Coyle

Draft Insiders’ & Coaches Top 25 Poll

Final Regular Season Poll

Bama Beats #1 Unbeaten Georgia
Florida St, Michigan & Washington Unbeaten
Seminoles Shockingly Excluded from Playoffs

 Draft Insiders’ Top 25 Poll – Week 14
Frank Coyle / Publisher

Teams of the Week
Alabama Edges Georgia – 27-24
Michigan Shuts Out Iowa – 26-0
Washington Comes Back vs Oregon – 34-31

Players of the Week
Offense – QB Michael Penix – Washington
Defense – Edge Jared Verse – Florida State

Upcoming Championship Games
Semi Final Matchups – Jan. 1, 2024
Michigan vs Alabama – Rose Bowl, Pasadena, Ca.
Washington vs Texas – Super Dome, New Orleans, La.

CFP National Championship – Jan. 8, 2024
Semi-Finalist Winners
Houston, Texas

Draft Insiders’ – Top 25 Poll

1          Michigan                      13-0                 
2          Washington                  13-0     
3          Texas                           12-1
4          Alabama                      12-1
5          Florida State                13-0
6          Georgia                        12-1     
7          Ohio State                    11-1                 
8          Oregon                         11-2
9          Ole Miss                       10-2
10         Oklahoma                    10-2
11         Missouri                      10-2
12         Penn State                   10-2
13         Louisville                     10-3
14         Notre Dame                  9-3
15        LSU                              9-3
16         Arizona                        9-3
17         Liberty                         13-0
18         North Carolina State    9-3
19         SMU                             11-2     
20         Tulane                          11-2
21         Oklahoma State           9-4
22         Iowa                             10-3                 
23         Oregon State                8-4
24         James Madison            11-1
25         Tennessee                    8-4
 
Others receiving consideration: Clemson, Kansas State, Utah, UCLA, Kansas, Troy, Miami (Oh), Boise State, North Carolina, Air Force, BYU, UNLV, Toledo, and Wyoming

Coaches Poll – Top 25 Poll

Rank    Team                          Record    Points
1          Michigan (51)               13-0      1535    
2          Washington (8)            13-0      1482    
3          Florida State                13-0      1358    
4          Alabama (3)                 12-1      1351    
5          Texas                           12-1      1351    
6          Georgia                        12-1      1275    
7          Ohio State                    11-1      1187    
8          Oregon                         11-2      1092    
9          Missouri                       10-2      1023    
10         Penn State                   10-2      952      
11         Ole Miss                       10-2      932      
12         Oklahoma                    10-2      898      
13         LSU                              9-3        796      
14         Arizona                        9-3        707      
15         Louisville                     10-3      642      
16         Notre Dame                  9-3        633      
17         Iowa                             10-3      426      
18         NC State                       9-3        423      
19         SMU                             11-2      375      
20         Liberty                         13-0      315      
21         Oklahoma State           9-4        299      
22         Oregon State                8-4        295      
23         Tennessee                    8-4        226      
24         Tulane                          11-2      139      
25         James Madison            11-1      114      
 
Others receiving votes: Clemson 107, Troy 66, Kansas State 64, Utah 36, Kansas 17, West Virginia 8, Miami (OH) 8, Toledo 7, Boise State 7, San Jose State 3, New Mexico State 1

 Frank Coyle is a long-time scout with nationwide ties with coaches, scouts and player agents. He is a long-time member of the FWAA and voter in College player awards – Heisman, Outland, Nagurski, Lombardi, Thorpe, Biletnikoff etc for the past 28 years. He writes College Football Mondays weekly during the season. He has a new column ‘The Word on the Street’ dedicated for the NFL Draft and Free agency insight and news with unique content during December through May. He was a longtime scouting consultant for the Senior Bowl, the nation’s premier postseason All-star game. He does sports radio shows for ESPN and Sporting News on a year-round basis related to NFL and College Football especially during the postseason team and All-star Bowl time. He has worked for CBS Sports, NBC Sports, Yahoo and Rivals sports publications and web sites.

Draft Insiders’ & Coaches Top 25 Poll
 CFP Poll -Tuesday, Nov. 28th

 Bulldogs Extend Winning Streak To 29
Florida State, Michigan & Washington Remain Unbeaten

 Draft Insiders’ Top 25 Poll – Week 13

Frank Coyle / Publisher

Teams of the Week
Oregon Beats Oregon State – 31-7
Michigan Outlasts Ohio State – 30-24
Washington Edges Washington State – 24-21

Players of the Week
Offense – RB Ollie Gordon – Oklahoma State
Defense – LB Junior Colson – Michigan

Upcoming Games – Dec 1-2
Championship Weekend
Friday
Oregon @ Washington

Saturday
Georgia @ Alabama
Michigan @ Iowa
Oklahoma State @ Texas
Louisville @ Florida State

Draft Insiders’ – Top 25 Poll

1          Georgia                        12-0                 
2          Michigan                      12-0                 
3          Florida State                12-0
4          Washington                  12-0     
5          Oregon                         11-1
6          Alabama                      11-1
7          Ohio State                    11-1                 
8          Texas                           11-1
9          Ole Miss                       10-2
10         Oklahoma                    10-2
11         Missouri                      10-2
12         Penn State                   10-2
13         Louisville                     10-2
14         Notre Dame                  9-3
15        LSU                              9-3
16         Arizona                        9-3
17         Tulane                          11-1
18         Oklahoma State           9-3
19         Iowa                             10-2                 
20         Oregon State                8-4
21         North Carolina State    9-3
22         James Madison            11-1
23         Liberty                         12-0
24         SMU                             10-2     
25         Tennessee                    8-4

Others receiving consideration: Clemson, Toledo, Kansas State, Utah, UCLA, Kansas, Troy, Texas A&M, South Carolina, North Carolina, Air Force, BYU, UNLV and Wyoming

Coaches Poll – Top 25 Poll

Rank    Team                             Record Points
1          Georgia (59)                 12-0      1571    
2          Michigan (4)                 12-0      1506    
3          Washington                  12-0      1417    
4          Florida State                12-0      1403    
5          Oregon                         11-1      1278    
6          Ohio State                    11-1      1250    
7          Texas                           11-1      1226    
8          Alabama                       11-1      1182    
9          Missouri                       10-2      1034    
10         Penn State                   10-2      967      
11         Ole Miss                       10-2      937      
12         Oklahoma                    10-2      895      
13         LSU                              9-3        780      
14         Louisville                     10-2      716      
15         Arizona                        9-3        681      
16         Notre Dame                  9-3        602      
17         Iowa                             10-2      553      
18         Tulane                          11-1      549      
19         Oklahoma State           9-3        417      
20         NC State                       9-3        303      
21         Oregon State                8-4        253      
22         Liberty                         12-0      236      
23         Tennessee                    8-4        209      
24         SMU                             10-2      135      
25         James Madison            11-1      79        

 Others receiving votes: Toledo 68, Clemson 64, Kansas State 54, Utah 54, Troy 25, Kansas 15, West Virginia 10, UNLV 4, New Mexico State 1, San José State 1
 
Dropped from rankings: Kansas State 20
 
Frank Coyle is a long-time scout with nationwide ties with coaches, scouts and player agents. He is a long-time member of the FWAA and voter in College player awards – Heisman, Outland, Nagurski, Lombardi, Thorpe, Biletnikoff etc for the past 28 years. He writes College Football Mondays weekly during the season. He was a longtime scouting consultant for the Senior Bowl, the nation’s premier postseason All-star game. He does sports radio shows for ESPN and Sporting News on a year-round basis related to NFL and College Football especially during the postseason team and All-star Bowl time. He has worked for CBS Sports, NBC Sports, Yahoo and Rivals sports publications and web sites.

Draft Insiders’ & Coaches Top 25 Poll
 CFP Poll -Tuesday, Nov. 21st

 Bulldogs Extend Winning Streak To 28 in a Row
Ohio State, Florida State, Michigan & Washington Remain Unbeaten  

 Draft Insiders’ Top 25 Poll – Week Twelve
Frank Coyle / Publisher

Teams of the Week
Georgia Slams Tennessee – 35-10
Washington Outlasts Oregon State – 22-20
Missouri Edges Florida – 33-31
Arizona Drills Utah – 42-18

Players of the Week
Offense – RB Cody Schrader – Missouri
Defense – Edge Bralen Trice – Washington

Upcoming Games
Friday
Toledo @ Central Michigan
Oregon State @ Oregon

Saturday
Ohio State @ Michigan
Clemson @ South Carolina
Washington State @ Washington

Draft Insiders’ – Top 25 Poll

1          Georgia                        11-0                 
2          Ohio State                    11-0                 
3          Florida State                11-0
4          Michigan                      11-0                 
5          Washington                  11-0     
6          Oregon                         10-1
7          Alabama                      10-1
8          Texas                           10-1
9          Louisville                     10-1
10         Oklahoma                    9-2
11         Missouri                      9-2
12        Ole Miss                       9-2
13         Penn State                   9-2
14         Notre Dame                  8-3
15        LSU                              8-3
16         Oregon State                8-3
17         Arizona                        8-3
18         Tulane                          10-1
19         Oklahoma State           8-3
20         Iowa                             9-2
21         Kansas State               8-3
22         North Carolina State    8-3
23         James Madison            10-1
24         Liberty                         11-0
21         Toledo                         10-1     
 
Others receiving consideration: Clemson, Tennessee, Utah, SMU, UCLA, Kansas, Texas A&M, South Carolina, North Carolina, Air Force, BYU, UNLV and Wyoming

Coaches Poll – Top 25 Poll

Rank    Team           Record    Points
1          Georgia (61)      11-0      1571
2          Ohio State (1)    11-0      1460
3          Michigan (1)      11-0      1458
4          Florida State     11-0      1375
5          Washington       11-0      1367
6          Oregon             10-1      1234
7          Texas               10-1      1193
8          Alabama           10-1      1174
9          Louisville          10-1      1035
10         Missouri            9-2        981
11         Penn State        9-2        908
12         Ole Miss           9-2        863
13         Oklahoma         9-2        840
14         LSU                  8-3        726
15         Oregon State    8-3        684
16         Arizona             8-3        568
17         Notre Dame      8-3        536
18         Tulane               10-1      493
19         Iowa                 9-2        447
20         Kansas State    8-3        424
21         Oklahoma State 8-3        299
22         Liberty              11-0      158
23         Tennessee        7-4        109
24         NC State           8-3        97
25         SMU                 9-2        84

Others receiving votes: North Carolina 79, UNLV 76, Utah 75, Toledo 49, James Madison 48, Clemson 25, Troy 17, Texas A&M 6, UCLA 5, Kansas 4, Fresno State 3, West Virginia 2, UTSA 1, Air Force 1

Dropped from rankings: Utah 16, North Carolina 20, James Madison 21

Frank Coyle is a long-time scout with nationwide ties with coaches, scouts and player agents. He is a long-time member of the FWAA and voter in College player awards – Heisman, Outland, Nagurski, Lombardi, Thorpe, Biletnikoff etc for the past 28 years. He writes College Football Mondays weekly during the season. He was a longtime scouting consultant for the Senior Bowl, the nation’s premier postseason All-star game. He does sports radio shows for ESPN and Sporting News on a year-round basis related to NFL and College Football especially during the postseason team and All-star Bowl time. He has worked for CBS Sports, NBC Sports, Yahoo and Rivals sports publications and web sites.

Draft Insiders’ & Coaches Top 25 Poll

 CFP Poll – Tuesday, Nov. 14^th

Georgia & Alabama Earn SEC Title Matchup with Key Wins
Bulldogs Extend Winning Streak To 27 in a Row
Michigan, Oregon & Washington Win Key Matchups

 Draft Insiders’ Top 25 Poll – Week Eleven

Frank Coyle / Publisher

Teams of the Week
Georgia Slams Ole Miss – 52-17
Michigan Beats Penn State – 24-15
Oregon Outlasts Southern Cal – 36-27
Washington Drills Utah – 35-28

Players of the Week
Offense – QB Bo Nix – Oregon
QB Jayden Daniels – LSU
Defense – LB Omar Speights – LSU

Upcoming Key Games
Georgia @ Tennessee
North Carolina @ Clemson
Washington @ Oregon State

Draft Insiders’ – Top 25 Poll

1          Georgia                        10-0                 
2          Ohio State                    10-0                 
3          Florida State                10-0
4          Michigan                      10-0                 
5          Washington                  10-0     
6          Oregon                         9-1
7          Alabama                      9-1
8          Texas                           9-1
9          Louisville                     9-1
10         Oklahoma                    8-2
11         Oregon State                8-2
12         Missouri                      8-2
13        Ole Miss                       8-2
14         Penn State                   8-2
15         Notre Dame                  7-3
16        LSU                              7-3
17         James Madison            10-0
18         North Carolina             8-2
19         Utah                             7-3
20         Tulane                          9-1
21         Tennessee                    7-3       
22         Oklahoma State           7-3
23         Arizona                        7-3
24         Iowa                             8-2                   
25         Kansas State               7-3
 
Others receiving consideration: Liberty, Clemson, Southern Cal, Iowa, Kansas, Texas A&M, N.C. State, South Carolina, Air Force, Toledo, BYU, Wyoming and SMU

Coaches Poll – Top 25 Poll

Rank    Team             Record     Points
1          Georgia (58)      10-0      1591
2          Michigan (3)      10-0      1479
3          Ohio State (3)    10-0      1467
4          Florida State     10-0      1428
5          Washington       10-0      1358
6          Oregon             9-1        1256
7          Texas               9-1        1207
8          Alabama           9-1        1197
9          Louisville          9-1        1042
10         Oregon State    8-2        945
11         Missouri            8-2        937
12         Penn State        8-2        890
13         Oklahoma         8-2        817
14         Ole Miss           8-2        815
15         LSU                  7-3        667
16         Utah                 7-3        531
17         Tulane               9-1        434
18         Notre Dame      7-3        424
19         Tennessee        7-3        401
20         North Carolina   8-2        387
21         James Madison 10-0      343
22         Arizona             7-3        295
23        Iowa                 8-2        252
24         Kansas State    7-3        216
25         Oklahoma State 7-3        145

Others receiving votes: Kansas 90, Liberty 79, SMU 27, UNLV 24, Toledo 16, NC State 16, USC 7, Fresno State 6, Troy 5, Air Force 5, Memphis 1

Dropped from rankings: Kansas 18, Fresno State 25

Frank Coyle is a long-time scout with nationwide ties with coaches, scouts and player agents. He is a long-time member of the FWAA and voter in College player awards – Heisman, Outland, Nagurski, Lombardi, Thorpe, Biletnikoff etc for the past 28 years. He writes College Football Mondays weekly during the season. He was a longtime scouting consultant for the Senior Bowl, the nation’s premier postseason All-star game. He does sports radio shows for ESPN and Sporting News on a year-round basis related to NFL and College Football especially during the postseason team and All-star Bowl time. He has worked for CBS Sports, NBC Sports, Yahoo and Rivals sports publications and web sites.

Draft Insiders’ & Coaches Top 25 Poll

 CFP Poll -Tuesday, Nov. 7th

Georgia Extends Winning Streak To 26 in a Row
Michigan, Ohio State, Washington & Florida State Remain Unbeaten

 Draft Insiders’ Top 25 Poll – Week Ten

Frank Coyle / Publisher

Teams of the Week
Oklahoma State Shocks Oklahoma – 27-24
Georgia Slams Missouri – 30-21
Alabama Edges LSU – 42-28
Clemson Beats Notre Dame – 31-23
 
Players of the Week
Offense – RB Dillon Johnson – Washington
Defense – LB Jeremiah Trotter – Clemson

Upcoming Games
Ole Miss @ Georgia
Michigan @ Penn State
Utah @ Washington

Draft Insiders’ – Top 25 Poll

Rank    Team                       Record

1          Georgia                        9-0                   
2          Ohio State                    9-0                   
3          Florida State                9-0
4          Michigan                      9-0                   
5          Washington                  9-0       
6          Oregon                         8-1
7          Alabama                      8-1
8          Ole Miss                       8-1
9          Texas                           8-1                   
10         Penn State                   8-1
11         Louisville                     8-1
12         Oklahoma State           7-2
13         Oklahoma                    7-2
14         Missouri                      7-2
15         Utah                             7-2
16         Tennessee                    7-2       
17         Oregon State                7-2
18         Notre Dame                  7-3
19        LSU                              6-3
20         Kansas                         7-2
21         James Madison            9-0
22         North Carolina             7-2
23        Tulane                          8-1
24        Fresno State                8-1
25         Arizona                        6-3

Others receiving consideration: Liberty, Clemson, Air Force, Southern Cal, Iowa, Kansas State, Maryland, Texas A&M, N.C. State, UCLA, Kentucky, South Carolina, Duke, SMU, Toledo, Cincinnati, BYU, Wyoming, Wake Forest and SMU

Coaches Poll – Top 25 Poll

Rank    Team             Record     Points
1          Georgia (55)     9-0        1587
2          Michigan (4)      9-0        1479
3          Ohio State (5)    9-0        1468
4          Florida State     9-0        1433
5          Washington       9-0        1357
6          Oregon             8-1        1235
7          Texas               8-1        1209
8          Alabama           8-1        1187
9          Penn State        8-1        1093
10         Ole Miss           8-1        1052
11         Louisville          8-1        938
12         Tennessee        7-2        785
13         Oregon State    7-2        756
14         Utah                 7-2        747
15         Missouri            7-2        658
16         Oklahoma         7-2        552
17         Oklahoma State 7-2        543
18         Kansas             7-2        481
19         LSU                  6-3        468
20         Tulane               8-1        377
21         James Madison 9-0        279
22         Notre Dame      7-3        264
23         North Carolina   7-2        233
24         Arizona             6-3        118
25         Fresno State     8-1        113

Others receiving votes: Air Force 78, Iowa 57, USC 56, Kansas State 52, Liberty 50, Duke 24, UCLA 22, SMU 20, UNLV 10, Toledo 8, NC State 4, Kentucky 4, Troy 2, West Virginia 1

Dropped from rankings: Air Force 17, UCLA 20, USC 22

Frank Coyle is a long-time scout with nationwide ties with coaches, scouts and player agents. He is a long-time member of the FWAA and voter in College player awards – Heisman, Outland, Nagurski, Lombardi, Thorpe, Biletnikoff etc for the past 28 years. He writes College Football Mondays weekly during the season. He was a longtime scouting consultant for the Senior Bowl, the nation’s premier postseason All-star game. He does sports radio shows for ESPN and Sporting News on a year-round basis related to NFL and College Football especially during the postseason team and All-star Bowl time. He has worked for CBS Sports, NBC Sports, Yahoo and Rivals sports publications and web sites.

Draft Insiders’ & Coaches Top 25 Poll
 First CFP Poll -Tuesday, Oct. 31st

Georgia, Michigan, Ohio State, Washington & Florida State Remain Unbeaten at Midseason

 Draft Insiders’ Top 25 Poll – Week Nine
Frank Coyle / Publisher

Teams of the Week
Oregon Drills Utah – 35-6
Kansas Shocks Oklahoma – 38-33
 
Players of the Week
Offense – RB Olie Gordon II – Oklahoma State
Defense – S Xavier Watts – Notre Dame

Upcoming Games – Nov. 4th
Missouri @ Georgia
Washington @ Southern Cal
LSU @ Alabama

Draft Insiders’ – Top 25 Poll

1          Georgia                        8-0                   
2          Michigan                      8-0                   
3          Ohio State                    8-0                   
4          Florida State                8-0
5          Washington                  8-0       
6          Oregon                         7-1
7          Alabama                      7-1
8          Ole Miss                       7-1
9          Oklahoma                    7-1
10         Texas                           7-1                   
11         Penn State                   7-1
12         Louisville                     7-1
13         Notre Dame                  7-2
14         Missouri                      7-1
15         Utah                             6-2
16        LSU                              6-2
17         Air Force                      8-0
18         Kansas                         6-2
19         Tennessee                    6-2       
20         Oregon State                6-2
21         USC                             7-2
22         James Madison            8-0
23         North Carolina             6-2
24        Tulane                          7-1
25         UCLA                           6-2

Others receiving consideration: Iowa, Kansas State, Florida, Fresno State, Miami, Maryland, Oklahoma State, Texas A&M, Kentucky, Washington State, Wisconsin, Miami, Clemson, Arizona, South Carolina, Duke, Syracuse, Cincinnati, Mississippi State, BYU, Wyoming, Wake Forest, SMU and Liberty

Coaches Poll – Top 25 Poll

Rank    Team          Record     Points
1 Georgia (58)               8-0        1590
2 Michigan (3)               8-0        1520
3 Ohio State (3)             8-0        1454
4 Florida State               8-0        1439
5 Washington                8-0        1344
6 Texas                           7-1        1212
7 Oregon                        7-1        1211
8 Alabama                     7-1        1187
9 Penn State                 7-1        1072
10 Ole Miss                   7-1        1021
11 Oklahoma                 7-1        948
12 Notre Dame             7-2        847
13 LSU                           6-2        809
14 Missouri                   7-1        741
15 Louisville                  7-1        701
16 Tennessee                6-2        553
17 Air Force                  8-0        523
18 Utah                          6-2        509
19 Oregon State           6-2        465
20 UCLA                       6-2        309
21 Tulane                      7-1        304
22 USC                          7-2        239
23 Kansas                      6-2        182
24 James Madison       8-0        169
25 North Carolina        6-2        120

Others receiving votes: Kansas State 85, Oklahoma State 62, Fresno State 51, Miami 35, Duke 33, Iowa 20, Arizona 18, Liberty 15, SMU 6, Florida 3, Toledo 1, UNLV 1, Kentucky 1

Dropped from rankings: Duke 21

Frank Coyle is a long-time scout with nationwide ties with coaches, scouts and player agents. He is a long-time member of the FWAA and voter in College player awards – Heisman, Outland, Nagurski, Lombardi, Thorpe, Biletnikoff etc for the past 28 years. He writes College Football Mondays weekly during the season. He was a longtime scouting consultant for the Senior Bowl, the nation’s premier postseason All-star game. He does sports radio shows for ESPN and Sporting News on a year-round basis related to NFL and College Football especially during the postseason team and All-star Bowl time. He has worked for CBS Sports, NBC Sports, Yahoo and Rivals sports publications and web sites.

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 Ohio St, Alabama, Utah & Florida St Win Top 25 Battles
 Eight Teams Remain Unbeaten at Midseason

 Draft Insiders’ Top 25 Poll – Week Eight
Frank Coyle / Publisher

Teams of the Week
Ohio State Drills Penn State – 20-12
Utah Shocks USC – 34-32

Players of the Week
Offense – WR Marvin Harrison – Ohio State
Defense – Edge TJ Tuimoloau – Ohio State

Photo – WR Marvin Harrison – Ohio St (school)

Draft Insiders’ – Top 25 Poll

1          Georgia                        7-0                   
2          Michigan                      8-0                   
3          Ohio State                    7-0                   
4          Florida State                7-0
5          Washington                  7-0       
6          Oklahoma                    7-0       
7          Oregon                         6-1
8          Alabama                      7-1
9          Ole Miss                       6-1
10         Utah                             6-1
11         Texas                           6-1                   
12         Oregon State                6-1
13         Penn State                   6-1
14         Notre Dame                  6-2       
15         North Carolina             6-1
16         Louisville                     6-1
17         USC                             6-2
18        LSU                              6-2
19         Air Force                      7-0
20         Missouri                      7-1
21         Duke                            5-2
22         Tennessee                    5-2       
23         James Madison            7-0
24        Tulane                          6-1
25         UCLA                           5-2

Others receiving consideration: Iowa, Florida, Miami, Maryland, Oklahoma State, Texas A&M, Kentucky, Washington State, Wisconsin, Miami, Kansas State, Clemson, TCU, South Carolina, Syracuse, Fresno State, Cincinnati, Mississippi State, BYU, Wyoming, Wake Forest, SMU, Liberty and Arizona

Coaches Poll – Top 25 Poll

Rank    Team             Record   Points
1          Georgia (58)      7-0        1586
2          Michigan (4)      8-0        1522
3          Ohio State (2)    7-0        1459
4          Florida State     7-0        1426
5          Washington       7-0        1333
6          Oklahoma         7-0        1283
7          Texas               6-1        1150
8          Alabama           7-1        1141
9          Oregon             6-1        1089
10         Penn State        6-1        1056
11         Ole Miss           6-1        931
12         Oregon State    6-1        892
13         Utah                 6-1        866
14         Notre Dame      6-2        688
15         LSU                  6-2        677
16         Missouri            7-1        604
17         North Carolina   6-1        574
18         Louisville          6-1        451
19         Air Force           7-0        374
20         Tennessee        5-2        356
21         Duke                5-2        350
22         USC                 6-2        269
23         Tulane               6-1        202
24         UCLA                5-2        195
25         James Madison 7-0        101

Others receiving votes: Florida 52, Miami 27, Kansas State 25, Iowa 24, Fresno State 23, Oklahoma State 13, Kentucky 10, Wyoming 9, SMU 8, Liberty 8, Arizona 7, UNLV 6, Kansas 4, Maryland 4, Toledo 2, Wisconsin 2, Clemson 1

Dropped from rankings: Iowa 23

Frank Coyle is a long-time scout with nationwide ties with coaches, scouts and player agents. He is a long-time member of the FWAA and voter in College player awards – Heisman, Outland, Nagurski, Lombardi, Thorpe, Biletnikoff etc for the past 28 years. He writes College Football Mondays weekly during the season. He was a longtime scouting consultant for the Senior Bowl, the nation’s premier postseason All-star game. He does sports radio shows for ESPN and Sporting News on a year-round basis related to NFL and College Football especially during the postseason team and All-star Bowl time. He has worked for CBS Sports, NBC Sports, Yahoo and Rivals sports publications and web sites.

Draft Insiders’ & Coaches Top 25 Poll

 Notre Dame Blasts Southern Cal
Washington Edges Oregon in Top Ten Battle

 Draft Insiders’ Top 25 Poll 2023 – Week Seven
Frank Coyle / Publisher

Teams of the Week
Notre Dame Beats USC – 48-20
Washington Outlasts Oregon – 36-33
 
Players of the Week
Offense – QB Michael Penix – Washington
Defense – S Xavier Watts – Notre Dame

Draft Insiders’ – Top 25 Poll

1          Georgia                        7-0                   
2          Michigan                      7-0                   
3          Ohio State                    6-0                   
4          Florida State                6-0
5          Washington                  6-0       
6          Penn State                   6-0
7          Oklahoma                    6-0       
8          North Carolina             6-0       
9          Oregon                         5-1
10         Alabama                      6-1
11         Louisville                     6-1
12         Texas                           5-1                   
13         Notre Dame                  6-2       
14         USC                             6-1
15        Ole Miss                       5-1
16         Utah                             5-1       
17         Duke                            5-1
18         Oregon State                6-1
19         Tennessee                    5-1       
20        LSU                              4-2
21         Air Force                      6-0
22         Missouri                      6-1
23         Iowa                             6-1
24        Tulane                          5-1
25         UCLA                           4-2

Others receiving consideration: James Madison, Maryland, Texas A&M, Kentucky, Washington State, Wisconsin, Miami, Kansas State, Clemson, TCU, South Carolina, Syracuse, Fresno State, Cincinnati, Mississippi State, BYU, Wyoming, Arkansas, Wake Forest, West Virginia, UCF and Memphis

Coaches Poll – Top 25 Poll

Rank    Team                Record Pts
1          Georgia (58)      7-0        1590
2          Michigan (4)      7-0        1516
3          Ohio State (1)    6-0        1429
4          Florida State     6-0        1390
5          Washington       6-0        1325
6          Penn State        6-0        1302
7          Oklahoma (1)    6-0        1260
8          Texas               5-1        1078
9          Alabama           6-1        1078
10         North Carolina   6-0        1038
11         Oregon             5-1        989
12         Ole Miss           5-1        849
13         Oregon State    6-1        809
14         Utah                 5-1        704
15         Tennessee        5-1        663
16         USC                 6-1        606
17         Duke                5-1        590
18         Notre Dame      6-2        572
19         LSU                  5-2        482
20         Missouri            6-1        368
21         Louisville          6-1        309
22         Air Force           6-0        196
23         Iowa                 6-1        192
24         Tulane               5-1        112
25         UCLA                4-2        70

Others receiving votes: James Madison 67, Clemson 54, Florida 29, Fresno State 21, Washington State 20, Arizona 13, Wyoming 12, Miami 12, Oklahoma State 12, Maryland 11, Kentucky 9, Liberty 5, Kansas State 5, UNLV 4, Texas A&M 4, West Virginia 3, Kansas 1, Memphis 1

Dropped from rankings: Washington State 19, Kentucky 23, Kansas 24

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Sooners Beat Longhorns in Red River Shootout
Louisville Edges Notre Dame
 
Draft Insiders’ Top 25 Poll 2023 – Week Six
Frank Coyle / Publisher

Teams of the Week
Oklahoma outlasts Texas – 34-30
Louisville Stays Unbeaten beat Irish – 33-20

Players of the Week
Offense – QB Dillon Gabriel – Oklahoma
Defense – S Major Burns – LSU

Draft Insiders’ – Top 25 Poll

1          Georgia                        6-0                   
2          Michigan                      6-0                   
3          Ohio State                    5-0                   
4          Florida State                5-0       
5          USC                             6-0       
6          Washington                  5-0       
7          Penn State                   5-0
8          Oregon                         5-0
9          Oklahoma                    6-0       
10         North Carolina             5-0       
11         Louisville                     6-0
12         Texas                           5-1                   
13         Alabama                      5-1       
14        Ole Miss                       5-1
15         Utah                             4-1       
16         Notre Dame                  5-2       
17         Duke                            4-1
18         Washington State        4-1       
19         Oregon State                5-1
20         Tennessee                    4-1       
21        LSU                              4-2
22         Missouri                      5-1
23         Kentucky                     5-1
24        Miami                           4-1
25         Kansas                        5-1

Others receiving consideration: Maryland, Texas A&M, West Virginia, Wisconsin, Kansas State, UCLA, Iowa, Clemson, TCU, South Carolina, Syracuse, Fresno State, Cincinnati, James Madison, Air Force, Mississippi State, Tulane, BYU, Wyoming, Arkansas, Wake Forest, UCF and Memphis

Coaches Poll – Top 25 Poll

Rank    Team                Record Pts
1          Georgia (61)     6-0        1597
2          Michigan           6-0        1512
3          Ohio State (2)   5-0        1443
4          Florida State     5-0        1411
5          Penn State        5-0        1300
6          Washington (1) 5-0        1246
7          Oklahoma         6-0        1200
8          Oregon             5-0        1168
9          USC                 6-0        1121
10         Alabama           5-1        1025
11         Texas               5-1        982
12         North Carolina   5-0        912
13         Ole Miss           5-1        764
14         Oregon State    5-1        713
15         Louisville          6-0        651
16         Utah                 4-1        600
17         Tennessee        4-1        587
18         Duke                4-1        451
19         Washington St  4-1        370
20         LSU                  4-2        355
21         Notre Dame      5-2        324
22         UCLA                4-1        276
23         Kentucky          5-1        159
24         Kansas             5-1        120
25         Missouri            5-1        78

Others receiving votes: Miami 74, Wyoming 60, Air Force 58, Iowa 57, Maryland 37, Clemson 33, West Virginia 24, Wisconsin 23, Texas A&M 22, Tulane 18, James Madison 9, BYU 9, Fresno State 4, Memphis 2, Ohio 2, Florida 2, Liberty 1

Dropped from rankings: Miami 17, Fresno State 24