Penn State moves to No. 4 in AP Poll, Amway Coaches Poll

STATE COLLEGE, Pa. -- The Nittany Lions' 56-0 thrashing of Georgia State coupled with Texas taking USC to double overtime helped Penn State move from No. 5 to No. 4 in this week's AP Poll and the Amway Coaches Poll.



The shutout was Penn State's second of the season and Penn State has scored 30 or more points in 10 consecutive games, the third longest active streak of 30-plus points in the FBS.

The Amway Coaches Poll included:

1. Alabama (59 first-place votes)


2. Clemson (6 first-place votes)


3. Oklahoma


4. Penn State


5. USC


6. Washington


7. Oklahoma State


8. Michigan


9. Ohio State


10. Wisconsin


11. Florida State


12. Georgia


13. Virginia Tech


14. Miami


15. TCU


16. Auburn


17. South Florida


18. Washington State


19. Mississippi State


20. Louisville


21. Utah


22. Florida


23. LSU


24. Oregon


25. San Diego State

1. Alabama (45 first-place votes)


2. Clemson (15 first-place votes)


3. Oklahoma (One first-place vote)


4. Penn State


5. USC


6. Oklahoma State


7. Washington


8. Michigan


9. Wisconsin


10. Ohio State


11. Georgia


12. Florida State


13. Virginia Tech


14. Miami


15. Auburn


16. TCU


17. Mississippi State


18. Washington State


19. Louisville


20. Florida


21. South Florida


22. San Diego State


23. Utah


24. Oregon


25. LSU