About Our Ads Advertisement Advertisement Advertisement Well, if you wanted parity in college football, you got it. Week 7 proved to be the biggest chaos agent of the year, as all of the top 7 teams lost. As a result, several teams you may not have expected to see at the top of the polls find themselves in pole position for prime playoff seeding. Here are the most overrated and underrated teams in this week's edition of the US LBM coaches poll .
Oct 17, 2026; Athens, Georgia, USA; Georgia quarterback Gunner Stockton (14) is tackled by Auburn defensive back Anquon Fegans (3) during the fourth quarter at Sanford Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Dale Zanine-Imagn Images There's a first time for everything in college football. Georgia winning at home almost felt inevitable... until Week 7 that is. For the first time since 2019, Georgia lost within the friendly confines of Sanford Stadium. That it was to unranked Auburn was equally shocking. Most shockingly was that this was the first time that both No. 1-ranked teams lost on the final play of the game in consecutive weeks. However, the biggest concern for Bulldogs fans may have to be the play of Gunner Stockton, who uncharacteristically turned the ball over three times. The most invincible-looking team through six weeks of play now doesn't necessarily look that way now.
Oct 9, 2026; Provo, Utah, USA; BYU Cougars cheer squad performs between the third and fourth quarter of a game against the Iowa State Cyclones at LaVell Edwards Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Aaron Baker-Imagn Images The Cougars are proving that against all odds, the Big 12 may be the best conference in college football. With a stunning upset against Notre Dame, they put themselves on the map as a team to be reckoned with. Bear Bachmeier also proved he's a gamer of a QB, throwing 224 yards and a touchdown while also catching one and rushing for another. In three weeks time, the Cougars take on Utah in the Holy War in what could be a huge matchup for CFP implications and prime seeding.
Oct 17, 2026; Knoxville, Tennessee, USA; Alabama Crimson Tide head coach Kalen DeBoer reacts during the first half against the Tennessee Volunteers at Neyland Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Randy Sartin-Imagn Images It looks as if the Crimson Tide haven't quite recovered from their loss to Georgia two weeks ago and it showed in their third straight loss to Tennessee on the road. Keelon Russell looked mortal, throwing two picks and only having 149 yards through the air. The defense wasn't much better, as DeSean Bishop got back to what he did best, running for 159 yards and two touchdowns. This could have been a great get right game for Kalen DeBoer's group that instead turned into a loss that may have just eliminated them from CFP contention.
Kentucky's Kenny Minchey (3) celebrates with fans following the college football game between the University of Oklahoma Sooners (OU) and the Kentucky Wildcats at Gaylord Family — Oklahoma Memorial Stadium in Norman, Okla., Saturday, Oct., 17, 2026. While I could have named Alabama's opponents underrated, I would like to point out what is happening in Lexington, Kentucky. Will Stein in his first season has completely turned around the trajectory of the Wildcats and has them looking like a true national title contender. Notre Dame transfer Kenny Minchey has turned out to be a great addition, operating the offense at a high clip. While the offense won't blow you away, it is fundamentally sound and in an SEC proving to be cannibalistic, Kentucky is sitting pretty as one of the SEC teams to look out for later down the stretch.
Oregon Ducks quarterback Dylan Raiola celebrates as the Oregon Ducks host the Nebraska Cornhuskers on Oct. 17, 2026, at Autzen Stadium in Eugene, Oregon. Yet again, I continue to be appalled that Oregon has managed to stick around the rankings. While Dylan Raiola's redemption performance was a nice story this week, it should never have happened against a Nebraska team that they should have beaten fairly easily if they were truly a solid football team. The fact that the voters seem adamant that they think quality matters when it comes to the Ducks is surprising considering the tenor of the college football landscape. It seems unfair that several Group of 6 teams continue to be overlooked while Oregon has two bad losses on their resume and are without their starting QB.
Oct 17, 2026; Ann Arbor, Michigan, USA; Penn State Nittany Lions running back Carson Hansen (21) runs the ball pressured by Michigan Wolverines linebacker Chase Taylor (4) at Michigan Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Rick Osentoski-Imagn Images (Rick Osentoski, IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect) Oct 17, 2026; Ann Arbor, Michigan, USA; Michigan Wolverines defensive end Carter Meadows (14) tackles Penn State Nittany Lions running back Carson Hansen (21) in the second half at Michigan Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Rick Osentoski-Imagn Images (Rick Osentoski, IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect) Oct 17, 2026; Ann Arbor, Michigan, USA; Penn State Nittany Lions quarterback Rocco Becht (3) looks to pass in the second half against the Michigan Wolverines at Michigan Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Rick Osentoski-Imagn Images (Rick Osentoski, IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect) Oct 17, 2026; Ann Arbor, Michigan, USA; Penn State Nittany Lions tight end Gabe Burkle (84) runs the ball in the second half against the Michigan Wolverines at Michigan Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Rick Osentoski-Imagn Images (Rick Osentoski, IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect) Oct 17, 2026; Ann Arbor, Michigan, USA; Penn State Nittany Lions running back Carson Hansen (21) runs the ball pressured by Michigan Wolverines linebacker Chase Taylor (4) at Michigan Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Rick Osentoski-Imagn Images (Rick Osentoski, IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect) Oct 17, 2026; Ann Arbor, Michigan, USA; Penn State Nittany Lions head coach Matt Campbell reacts in the first quarter against the Michigan Wolverines at Michigan Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Rick Osentoski-Imagn Images (Rick Osentoski, IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect) Oct 17, 2026; Ann Arbor, Michigan, USA; Penn State Nittany Lions wide receiver Chase Sowell (0) makes a catch defended by by Michigan Wolverines defensive back Jyaire Hill (0) in the first half at Michigan Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Rick Osentoski-Imagn Images (Rick Osentoski, IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect) Penn State cornerback Zion Tracy (7) intercepts a pass intended for Michigan wide receiver Andrew Marsh (3) during the first half at Michigan Stadium in Ann Arbor on Saturday, Oct. 17, 2026. (Junfu Han, USA TODAY Network via Reuters Co) Oct 17, 2026; Ann Arbor, Michigan, USA; Penn State Nittany Lions cornerback Zion Tracy (7) interceptes the ball in the first half against the Michigan Wolverines at Michigan Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Rick Osentoski-Imagn Images (Rick Osentoski, IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect) Oct 17, 2026; Ann Arbor, Michigan, USA; Penn State Nittany Lions wide receiver Brett Eskildsen (4) makes a catch in the first quarter against the Michigan Wolverines at Michigan Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Rick Osentoski-Imagn Images (Rick Osentoski, IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect) Michigan head coach Kyle Whittingham watches a replay of quarterback Bryce Underwood’s interception by Penn State during the first half at Michigan Stadium in Ann Arbor on Saturday, Oct. 17, 2026. (Junfu Han, USA TODAY Network via Reuters Co) Michigan wide receiver JJ Buchanan (6) makes a catch against Penn State safety Jamison Patton (3) during the first half at Michigan Stadium in Ann Arbor on Saturday, Oct. 17, 2026. (Junfu Han, USA TODAY Network via Reuters Co) Oct 17, 2026; Ann Arbor, Michigan, USA; The Penn State Nittany Lions mascot preforms before the game against the Michigan Wolverines at Michigan Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Rick Osentoski-Imagn Images (Rick Osentoski, IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect) Oct 17, 2026; Ann Arbor, Michigan, USA; Michigan Wolverines running back Jordan Marshall (23) runs hte ball in the first quarter against the Penn State Nittany Lions at Michigan Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Rick Osentoski-Imagn Images (Rick Osentoski, IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect) Michigan cornerback Jyaire Hill (0) tackles Penn State wide receiver Chase Sowell (0) during the first half at Michigan Stadium in Ann Arbor on Saturday, Oct. 17, 2026. (Junfu Han, USA TODAY Network via Reuters Co) Penn State cornerback Zion Tracy (7) intercepts a pass intended for Michigan wide receiver Andrew Marsh (3) during the first half at Michigan Stadium in Ann Arbor on Saturday, Oct. 17, 2026. (Junfu Han, USA TODAY Network via Reuters Co) Michigan running back Savion Hiter (5) runs against Penn State cornerback Daryus Dixson (5) during the first half at Michigan Stadium in Ann Arbor on Saturday, Oct. 17, 2026. (Junfu Han, USA TODAY Network via Reuters Co) Penn State quarterback Rocco Becht (3) throws against Michigan during the first half at Michigan Stadium in Ann Arbor on Saturday, Oct. 17, 2026. (Junfu Han, USA TODAY Network via Reuters Co) Oct 17, 2026; Ann Arbor, Michigan, USA; Penn State Nittany Lions wide receiver leaps for the ball in the first half against the Michigan Wolverines at Michigan Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Rick Osentoski-Imagn Images (Rick Osentoski, IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect) Michigan safety Chris Bracy (7) and cornerback Jyaire Hill (0) tackle Penn State running back Carson Hansen (21) during the first half at Michigan Stadium in Ann Arbor on Saturday, Oct. 17, 2026. (Junfu Han, USA TODAY Network via Reuters Co) 1 / 20 Best Penn State football photos from the Michigan game Oct 17, 2026; Ann Arbor, Michigan, USA; Penn State Nittany Lions running back Carson Hansen (21) runs the ball pressured by Michigan Wolverines linebacker Chase Taylor (4) at Michigan Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Rick Osentoski-Imagn Images (Rick Osentoski, IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect) 1 / 20 Best Penn State football photos from the Michigan game Oct 17, 2026; Ann Arbor, Michigan, USA; Penn State Nittany Lions running back Carson Hansen (21) runs the ball pressured by Michigan Wolverines linebacker Chase Taylor (4) at Michigan Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Rick Osentoski-Imagn Images (Rick Osentoski, IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect) 2 / 20 5 major takeaways from Penn State’s frustrating loss at Michigan Oct 17, 2026; Ann Arbor, Michigan, USA; Michigan Wolverines defensive end Carter Meadows (14) tackles Penn State Nittany Lions running back Carson Hansen (21) in the second half at Michigan Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Rick Osentoski-Imagn Images (Rick Osentoski, IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect) 3 / 20 5 major takeaways from Penn State’s frustrating loss at Michigan Oct 17, 2026; Ann Arbor, Michigan, USA; Penn State Nittany Lions quarterback Rocco Becht (3) looks to pass in the second half against the Michigan Wolverines at Michigan Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Rick Osentoski-Imagn Images (Rick Osentoski, IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect) 4 / 20 Best Penn State football photos from the Michigan game Oct 17, 2026; Ann Arbor, Michigan, USA; Penn State Nittany Lions tight end Gabe Burkle (84) runs the ball in the second half against the Michigan Wolverines at Michigan Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Rick Osentoski-Imagn Images (Rick Osentoski, IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect) 5 / 20 Best Penn State football photos from the Michigan game Oct 17, 2026; Ann Arbor, Michigan, USA; Penn State Nittany Lions running back Carson Hansen (21) runs the ball pressured by Michigan Wolverines linebacker Chase Taylor (4) at Michigan Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Rick Osentoski-Imagn Images (Rick Osentoski, IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect) 6 / 20 Best Penn State football photos from the Michigan game Oct 17, 2026; Ann Arbor, Michigan, USA; Penn State Nittany Lions head coach Matt Campbell reacts in the first quarter against the Michigan Wolverines at Michigan Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Rick Osentoski-Imagn Images (Rick Osentoski, IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect) 7 / 20 Best Penn State football photos from the Michigan game Oct 17, 2026; Ann Arbor, Michigan, USA; Penn State Nittany Lions wide receiver Chase Sowell (0) makes a catch defended by by Michigan Wolverines defensive back Jyaire Hill (0) in the first half at Michigan Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Rick Osentoski-Imagn Images (Rick Osentoski, IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect) 8 / 20 Best Penn State football photos from the Michigan game Penn State cornerback Zion Tracy (7) intercepts a pass intended for Michigan wide receiver Andrew Marsh (3) during the first half at Michigan Stadium in Ann Arbor on Saturday, Oct. 17, 2026. (Junfu Han, USA TODAY Network via Reuters Co) 9 / 20 Best Penn State football photos from the Michigan game Oct 17, 2026; Ann Arbor, Michigan, USA; Penn State Nittany Lions cornerback Zion Tracy (7) interceptes the ball in the first half against the Michigan Wolverines at Michigan Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Rick Osentoski-Imagn Images (Rick Osentoski, IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect) 10 / 20 Best Penn State football photos from the Michigan game Oct 17, 2026; Ann Arbor, Michigan, USA; Penn State Nittany Lions wide receiver Brett Eskildsen (4) makes a catch in the first quarter against the Michigan Wolverines at Michigan Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Rick Osentoski-Imagn Images (Rick Osentoski, IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect) 11 / 20 Best Penn State football photos from the Michigan game Michigan head coach Kyle Whittingham watches a replay of quarterback Bryce Underwood’s interception by Penn State during the first half at Michigan Stadium in Ann Arbor on Saturday, Oct. 17, 2026. (Junfu Han, USA TODAY Network via Reuters Co) 12 / 20 Best Penn State football photos from the Michigan game Michigan wide receiver JJ Buchanan (6) makes a catch against Penn State safety Jamison Patton (3) during the first half at Michigan Stadium in Ann Arbor on Saturday, Oct. 17, 2026. (Junfu Han, USA TODAY Network via Reuters Co) 13 / 20 Best Penn State football photos from the Michigan game Oct 17, 2026; Ann Arbor, Michigan, USA; The Penn State Nittany Lions mascot preforms before the game against the Michigan Wolverines at Michigan Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Rick Osentoski-Imagn Images (Rick Osentoski, IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect) 14 / 20 Best Penn State football photos from the Michigan game Oct 17, 2026; Ann Arbor, Michigan, USA; Michigan Wolverines running back Jordan Marshall (23) runs hte ball in the first quarter against the Penn State Nittany Lions at Michigan Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Rick Osentoski-Imagn Images (Rick Osentoski, IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect) 15 / 20 5 major takeaways from Penn State’s frustrating loss at Michigan Michigan cornerback Jyaire Hill (0) tackles Penn State wide receiver Chase Sowell (0) during the first half at Michigan Stadium in Ann Arbor on Saturday, Oct. 17, 2026. (Junfu Han, USA TODAY Network via Reuters Co) 16 / 20 Best Penn State football photos from the Michigan game Penn State cornerback Zion Tracy (7) intercepts a pass intended for Michigan wide receiver Andrew Marsh (3) during the first half at Michigan Stadium in Ann Arbor on Saturday, Oct. 17, 2026. (Junfu Han, USA TODAY Network via Reuters Co) 17 / 20 Best Penn State football photos from the Michigan game Michigan running back Savion Hiter (5) runs against Penn State cornerback Daryus Dixson (5) during the first half at Michigan Stadium in Ann Arbor on Saturday, Oct. 17, 2026. (Junfu Han, USA TODAY Network via Reuters Co) 18 / 20 Best Penn State football photos from the Michigan game Penn State quarterback Rocco Becht (3) throws against Michigan during the first half at Michigan Stadium in Ann Arbor on Saturday, Oct. 17, 2026. (Junfu Han, USA TODAY Network via Reuters Co) 19 / 20 Best Penn State football photos from the Michigan game Oct 17, 2026; Ann Arbor, Michigan, USA; Penn State Nittany Lions wide receiver leaps for the ball in the first half against the Michigan Wolverines at Michigan Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Rick Osentoski-Imagn Images (Rick Osentoski, IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect) 20 / 20 Best Penn State football photos from the Michigan game Michigan safety Chris Bracy (7) and cornerback Jyaire Hill (0) tackle Penn State running back Carson Hansen (21) during the first half at Michigan Stadium in Ann Arbor on Saturday, Oct. 17, 2026. (Junfu Han, USA TODAY Network via Reuters Co) Follow Nittany Lions Wire on X and Facebook .
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