After falling for three consecutive weeks, the Michigan football team has shot up the coaches poll rankings following thrilling 27-24 victory vs. USC.

However, the Michigan football coaches did just that. Sherrone Moore installed Alex Orji as the starting quarterback, deciding that running (and protecting) the football was much more important than having someone who could make throws downfield -- which occasionally ended up in the hands of someone wearing the wrong uniform.

As a result, Michigan rose in the Week 5 US LBM Coaches Poll, moving from No. 17 to No. 12. Former opponent Texas is ranked No. 3, and future opponents also found themselves ranked: Illinois is No. 21, Oregon is No. 7, and Ohio State is No. 3.