Coaches Poll top 25: Boise State remains at No. 13 after San Jose State win

Broncos shared No. 13 with SMU in last week’s poll

Boise State Broncos cornerback A'Marion McCoy breaks up a pass intended for San Jose State Spartans wide receiver Nick Nash. / Cary Edmondson-Imagn Images

Boise State’s position didn’t budge in the US LBM Coaches Poll.

The Broncos (9-1, 6-0), who stormed back for a 42-21 victory over San Jose State (6-4, 3-3) Saturday evening at CEFCU Stadium, checked in at No. 13 in the latest Coaches Poll, which was released Sunday morning. Boise State was tied for 13th with SMU in last week’s poll.

Saturday against San Jose State, Boise State fell behind 14-0 early but fought back with four takeaways and a strong running game. Heisman Trophy candidate Ashton Jeanty ran for 159 yards and three touchdowns in the win.

“Obviously, you probably couldn’t start a first quarter worse than we did tonight, down 14-0 and they’re going in to make it 21-0,” Boise State head coach Spencer Danielson said in his postgame press conference. “But when you see the end of it and our guys end the game on a 42-7 run, that’s a testament to this team, that’s a testament to their leadership, that’s a testament to who these guys are. I cannot be more proud of them.”

Boise State will be on the road again next week for a Mountain West Conference game at Wyoming (2-8, 2-4). The struggling Cowboys are coming off a 24-10 loss to Colorado State.

Oregon (11-0) again received all 55 votes in the poll. The Broncos and Ducks faced off in Week 2 at Autzen Stadium with Oregon coming back for a 37-34 victory.

Ohio State (9-1) is ranked second, followed by Texas (9-1), Penn State (9-1) and Indiana (10-0).

BYU (9-1) tumbled to No. 15 after falling to unranked Kansas at home, 17-13.

Boise State was ranked No. 13 in last week’s College Football Playoff rankings, which determine the 12-team playoff field. The next CFP rankings will be released Tuesday.

The four highest-ranked conference champions receive a first-round playoff bye. No. 10 Miami (ACC), Boise State (Mountain West) and BYU (Big 12) are all jockeying for byes.

Here is the college football Coaches Poll top 25 for Week 13 of the 2024 season:

Week 13 Coaches Poll Top 25

Nov. 17, 2024

1. Oregon (55)

2. Ohio State

3. Texas

4. Penn State

5. Indiana

6. Notre Dame

7. Alabama

8. Georgia

9. Ole Miss

10. Miami

11. Tennessee

12. SMU

13. Boise State

14. Texas A&M

15. BYU

16. Clemson

17. Army

18. Colorado

19. South Carolina

20. Tulane

21. Iowa State

22. Arizona State

23. UNLV

24. Memphis

25. Kansas State

Schools dropped out: No. 18 Washington State; No. 21 Missouri; No. 22 LSU; No. 24 Louisville

Others receiving votes: Washington State 65; Illinois 56; Missouri 44; Syracuse 18; James Madison 11; Duke 9; Pittsburgh 7; Louisiana 5; Louisville 2; Vanderbilt 1; Sam Houston 1; LSU 1; Colorado State 1

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