Where is Ohio State football ranked in Coaches poll after Week 6?

Ohio State football is back in the top five of the US LBM Coaches Poll. After falling to Texas in Week 2, the No. 1-ranked Buckeyes dropped seven spots in the Coaches poll, then moved to No. 6 in the Sept. 27 rankings. Ohio State re-entered the AP poll's top five following its 41-19 win over Illinoi

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Ohio State football is back in the top five of the US LBM Coaches Poll.

After falling to Texas in Week 2, the No. 1-ranked Buckeyes dropped seven spots in the Coaches poll, then moved to No. 6 in the Sept. 27 rankings. Ohio State re-entered the AP poll's top five following its 41-19 win over Illinois.

Ohio State Buckeyes defensive end Eddrick Houston (96) celebrates in the first half of the NCAA football game at Ohio Stadium on Oct. 10, 2026 in Columbus, Ohio.

Ohio State handled its business with a 45-16 win over Maryland on Oct. 10, while Texas' 27-24 loss to Oklahoma helped propel the Buckeyes into this week's top five.

The Longhorns dropped to No. 6, as Georgia takes over the No. 1 spot after defeating No. 7 Alabama 20-17 on the road.

Ohio State football rankings after Week 6

Ohio State earned 1,565 total votes and one first-place vote to secure the No. 5 spot in the Coaches poll. Georgia holds the No. 1 spot with 1,832 total votes and 60 first-place votes.

Ohio State Buckeyes wide receiver Jeremiah Smith (4) catches a pass during the NCAA football game against the Maryland Terrapins at Ohio Stadium in Columbus on Oct. 10, 2026.