The Longhorns received 29 of 55 first-place votes and finish just nine poll points ahead of the Crimson Tide. It is the first No. 1 appearance for Texas in the coaches poll since Oct. 26, 2008.

Alabama took down former US LBM Coaches Poll No. 1 Georgia this weekend, leading to a top-10 shakeup. Nine SEC teams are ranked after Week 5.

Week 5 of the college football season has concluded. Tennessee (4-0, 1-0 SEC) had its first open date during the regular-season in Week 5. The Vols will next play at Arkansas on Saturday. Kickoff is slated for 7:30 p.