Clemson’s narrow escape against Boston College did not cost the Tigers the No.-1 ranking, but second-ranked Alabama gained significant ground in the Amway Coaches Poll this week.
Clemson retained 43 of 62 first-place votes. The Crimson Tide got 17, more than doubling their total of eight from last week, and closed the overall gap to 24 points.
Ohio State remained No. 3 with a pair of first-place nods after taking charge quickly at Penn State. Notre Dame, which hosts Clemson next Saturday, held steady at No. 4. Georgia stayed put at No. 5 on the eve of its showdown with No.