Georgia has taken over the No. 1 spot in the second College Football Playoff rankings of 2026, with unbeaten Utah at No. 2 and Alabama, UCLA and Notre Dame rounding out the top five. Miami dropped from first to seventh, while Notre Dame made the biggest historic move into the top five.
2026 College Football Playoff rankings: Top 25
| Rank | Team | Record | Previous rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Georgia | 8–1 | 2 |
| 2 | Utah | 9–0 | 3 |
| 3 | Alabama | 7–2 | 5 |
| 4 | UCLA | 9–0 | 8 |
| 5 | Notre Dame | 8–1 | 11 |
| 6 | Texas | 7–2 | 7 |
| 7 | Miami | 8–1 | 1 |
| 8 | Tennessee | 7–2 | 13 |
| 9 | Indiana | 8–1 | 4 |
| 10 | BYU | 7–2 | 9 |
| 11 | Kentucky | 7–2 | 6 |
| 12 | Texas Tech | 8–1 | 15 |
| 13 | Wake Forest | 8–1 | 16 |
| 14 | Houston | 7–2 | 17 |
| 15 | Iowa | 7–2 | 19 |
| 16 | Oregon | 6–3 | 23 |
| 17 | South Carolina | 6–3 | 21 |
| 18 | USC | 7–2 | 20 |
| 19 | Ole Miss | 6–3 | 10 |
| 20 | Ohio State | 6–3 | 12 |
| 21 | LSU | 6–3 | 14 |
| 22 | Missouri | 6–3 | 18 |
| 23 | Arizona | 7–2 | 22 |
| 24 | Boise State | 8–1 | 25 |
| 25 | Oklahoma State | 6–3 | Not ranked |
Georgia replaces Miami at No. 1
Georgia moved up one place after the committee’s second release, taking the top spot from Miami. The Bulldogs are 8–1 and have now spent 16 weeks at No. 1 in the CFP rankings era, second only to Alabama’s 24 weeks.
Miami’s fall from No. 1 to No. 7 is the biggest headline at the top of the table. The Hurricanes are still 8–1, but the committee’s updated evaluation pushed four teams above them after the latest weekend of games.
Utah and UCLA remain unbeaten
Utah is No. 2 at 9–0, the highest CFP ranking in program history. UCLA is No. 4 at 9–0, also a program-best position. They are the only undefeated FBS teams remaining in the committee’s second ranking.
Alabama is third despite two losses, marking the earliest in CFP history that a two-loss team has been placed in the top four. The committee’s evaluation reflects the broader résumé, not simply the win-loss record.
Notre Dame makes a historic jump
Notre Dame surged from No. 11 to No. 5, becoming the first team in CFP ranking history to move from outside the top 10 into the top five in a single week. The Irish are 8–1 and now occupy a position that would give them a strong starting point if the bracket were selected today.
Oregon was another major riser, moving seven places from No. 23 to No. 16. Tennessee climbed five spots to No. 8, while Oklahoma State entered the top 25 at No. 25.
What the rankings mean for the playoff race
- Georgia: Now controls the top spot, but must keep winning to hold it.
- Utah and UCLA: Their unbeaten records make them major threats as the schedule tightens.
- Alabama: A two-loss team in the top four shows the committee values résumé and quality of wins.
- Notre Dame: Its move into the top five sharply improves its current playoff position.
- Miami: The Hurricanes remain in the top 10 and can still climb with strong results.
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Sources
- College Football Playoff: Second committee rankings of 2026
- LSU: November 8–10 football rankings roundup
- NCAA.com: 2026–27 College Football Playoff bracket context
Rankings and records reflect games through Saturday, November 7, 2026. The committee released this second ranking on November 10.
