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USA TODAY Sports Coaches Poll released after Week 5: Georgia replaced at No. 1

The USA TODAY Sports Coaches Poll has been released after Week 5.

The Georgia Bulldogs, who were ranked No. 1 heading into Week 4, fell to No. 2 following a 26-22 win against Missouri. The Alabama Crimson Tide move to No. 1 after a 49-26 win over Arkansas.

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Georgia entered its Oct. 1 game at Missouri as heavy favorites. However, Georgia failed to get off to a strong start, kicking field goals and giving up a pair of fumbles in the first half. The fourth quarter was a different story for the Bulldogs, who found a way to come back and take the road win.

The rankings…

25. Arkansas

24. Washington

23. Mississippi State

22. Baylor

21. Syracuse

20. Kansas State

19. UCLA

18. TCU

17. Kansas

16. BYU

15. Wake Forest

14. NC State

13. Kentucky

12. Oregon

11. Utah

The top 10, plus their national title odds (courtesy of BetMGM):

10
Penn State Nittany Lions (5-0)

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Week 5 result: Beat Northwestern, 17-7 (Nittany Lions Wire)

National championship odds: +10,000

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9
Ole Miss Rebels (5-0)

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Week 5 result: Beat Kentucky, 22-19

National championship odds: +5,000

8
Tennessee Volunteers (4-0)

Syndication: The Knoxville News-Sentinel

Week 5 result: Tennessee had the week off

National championship odds: +5,000

7
Oklahoma State Cowboys (4-0)

Syndication: The Oklahoman

Week 5 result: Beat Baylor, 36-25

National championship odds: +5,000

6
USC Trojans (5-0)

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Week 5 result: Beat Arizona State, 42-25 (Trojans Wire)

National championship odds: +1,100

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5
Clemson Tigers (5-0)

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Week 5 result: Beat NC State, 30-20 (Clemson Wire)

National championship odds: +1,400

4
Michigan Wolverines (5-0)

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Week 5 result: Beat Iowa, 27-14 (Wolverines Wire)

National championship odds: +2,000

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3
Ohio State Buckeyes (5-0)

Syndication: The Columbus Dispatch

Week 5 result: Beat Rutgers, 49-10 (Buckeyes Wire)

National championship odds: +200

2
Georgia Bulldogs (5-0)

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Week 5 result: Beat Missouri, 26-22

National championship odds: +200

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1
Alabama Crimson Tide (5-0)

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Week 5 result: Beat Arkansas, 49-26 (Roll Tide Wire)

National championship odds: +200

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