By Habari Entertainment | November 10, 2026
Georgia took over at No. 1 in the second College Football Playoff rankings of 2026 after a 42–7 win at Ole Miss. Unbeaten Utah climbed to a program-best No. 2 ahead of its trip to No. 23 Arizona. Notre Dame jumped six spots to No. 5 after beating previous No. 1 Miami 31–24, sending the Hurricanes to No. 7.
Utah improved to 9–0 with a 28–20 win over BYU. The Utes and No. 4 UCLA are the only unbeaten FBS teams entering Week 11, according to the CFP. Arizona improved to 7–2 after beating TCU but slipped one spot in the rankings. The Wildcats host Utah on Saturday, Nov. 14, at 5:30 p.m. Arizona time at Casino Del Sol Stadium. FOX will televise the game.
Oregon made the biggest jump, climbing seven spots to No. 16 after beating Ohio State. Ole Miss had the biggest drop, falling nine places to No. 19. Tennessee rose five spots to No. 8 after beating Kentucky, which fell to No. 11.
Georgia has now spent 16 weeks atop the CFP rankings, second only to Alabama’s 24. The Crimson Tide rose to No. 3, the earliest in a season a two-loss team has reached the committee’s top four. Notre Dame became the first team to jump from outside the top 10 into the top five in one week, according to the CFP.
Houston reached a program-best No. 14. Boise State stayed the highest-ranked Group of Six team at No. 24. Oklahoma State entered at No. 25 for its first appearance since 2023, and Florida dropped out.
Full CFP Top 25
| Rank | Team | Record | Previous | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Georgia | 8–1 | 2 | +1 |
| 2 | Utah | 9–0 | 3 | +1 |
| 3 | Alabama | 7–2 | 5 | +2 |
| 4 | UCLA | 9–0 | 8 | +4 |
| 5 | Notre Dame | 8–1 | 11 | +6 |
| 6 | Texas | 7–2 | 7 | +1 |
| 7 | Miami | 8–1 | 1 | −6 |
| 8 | Tennessee | 7–2 | 13 | +5 |
| 9 | Indiana | 8–1 | 4 | −5 |
| 10 | BYU | 7–2 | 9 | −1 |
| 11 | Kentucky | 7–2 | 6 | −5 |
| 12 | Texas Tech | 8–1 | 15 | +3 |
| 13 | Wake Forest | 8–1 | 16 | +3 |
| 14 | Houston | 7–2 | 17 | +3 |
| 15 | Iowa | 7–2 | 19 | +4 |
| 16 | Oregon | 6–3 | 23 | +7 |
| 17 | South Carolina | 6–3 | 21 | +4 |
| 18 | USC | 7–2 | 20 | +2 |
| 19 | Ole Miss | 6–3 | 10 | −9 |
| 20 | Ohio State | 6–3 | 12 | −8 |
| 21 | LSU | 6–3 | 14 | −7 |
| 22 | Missouri | 6–3 | 18 | −4 |
| 23 | Arizona | 7–2 | 22 | −1 |
| 24 | Boise State | 8–1 | 25 | +1 |
| 25 | Oklahoma State | 6–3 | NR | New |
Rankings reflect games played through Nov. 7, according to the CFP Selection Committee release.
The committee reviews each team’s full season using game video, data, and conference input. When teams are closely matched, it weighs strength of schedule, head-to-head results, performance against common opponents, and factors such as injuries to key players.
The third rankings are scheduled for Tuesday, Nov. 17, at approximately 7 p.m. Arizona time on ESPN and the ESPN app. The final rankings and 12-team playoff bracket will be announced on Selection Day, Dec. 6. College Football Playoff
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