USA TODAY
The Amway Coaches Poll is not the same as the playoff rankings. But this week’s voting undoubtedly presages some lively debates that figure to take place in the committee room in the days and weeks ahead.
For now, the top three positions remain fairly well established. It’s that all-important fourth slot that will cause the most discussion. LSU, Ohio State and Clemson stayed put in those first three positions, and Georgia edged ahead of Alabama at No. 4.
The Tigers received 55 of 65 first-place votes to keep the No. 1 spot following a victory at Mississippi.