The latest CFP rankings have reshaped the College Football Playoff picture after a dramatic Week 10, with Georgia claiming the No. 1 position, Notre Dame making one of the biggest jumps and Miami suffering a significant drop following its first major defeat of the season.

The College Football Playoff selection committee released its second rankings on Tuesday, November 10, 2026. Georgia moved to the top after an impressive victory over Ole Miss, while Utah climbed to No. 2 by maintaining its unbeaten record against BYU.

Notre Dame also made a major statement, moving from No. 11 to No. 5 after defeating previously undefeated Miami. The result changed the outlook for both programs and created fresh questions about the remaining playoff contenders.

With only four weeks remaining in the regular season, every result could have a major impact on the final 12-team College Football Playoff field.

CFP Rankings 2026: Full Updated Top 25 List

Georgia leads the second edition of the committee’s rankings with an 8-1 record. Utah and UCLA remain unbeaten, while Alabama holds the third position despite having two losses.

Here is the complete College Football Playoff ranking released on November 10.

Rank	Team	Record
1	Georgia	8-1
2	Utah	9-0
3	Alabama	7-2
4	UCLA	9-0
5	Notre Dame	8-1
6	Texas	7-2
7	Miami	8-1
8	Tennessee	7-2
9	Indiana	8-1
10	BYU	7-2
11	Kentucky	7-2
12	Texas Tech	8-1
13	Wake Forest	8-1
14	Houston	7-2
15	Iowa	7-2
16	Oregon	6-3
17	South Carolina	6-3
18	USC	7-2
19	Ole Miss	6-3
20	Ohio State	6-3
21	LSU	6-3
22	Missouri	6-3
23	Arizona	7-2
24	Boise State	8-1
25	Oklahoma State	6-3

The latest rankings highlight significant changes throughout the top 25. Georgia has taken control of the No. 1 position, while Notre Dame has moved into the top five and several established programs have fallen outside the top 12.

Georgia Takes Over No. 1 After Dominant Win Over Ole Miss

Georgia’s rise to the top of the CFP rankings follows an emphatic victory over Ole Miss in Week 10. The Bulldogs entered the second committee announcement ranked No. 2 but took advantage of Miami’s defeat to claim the leading position.

Georgia’s 8-1 record reflects a strong season, and its latest performance provided another important argument for the committee. The Bulldogs defeated an Ole Miss team that had entered the game ranked No. 10 in the previous rankings.

Ole Miss dropped nine positions to No. 19 following the defeat, showing how quickly the committee can reassess a team’s playoff position after a difficult result.

Georgia now has an opportunity to strengthen its position further against Missouri. The Bulldogs will enter that matchup knowing that another strong performance could help them maintain the No. 1 ranking.

For Georgia, finishing the regular season strongly will be particularly important because the committee will continue evaluating its overall performance, schedule strength and results against quality opponents.

Utah Moves to No. 2 as the Utes Remain Unbeaten

Utah has become one of the most important teams in the 2026 college football playoff race. The Utes improved to 9-0 after defeating BYU in a major Big 12 matchup.

That victory helped Utah move into the No. 2 position, placing the team ahead of Alabama, UCLA and Notre Dame.

The result was especially valuable because BYU entered the game as a top-10 opponent. Beating a highly ranked conference rival gave Utah another significant result for its playoff resume.

Utah’s remaining schedule will be closely monitored as the committee prepares its next rankings. The Utes are scheduled to face Arizona on the road, giving them another opportunity to protect their unbeaten record.

With Georgia occupying the top position, Utah currently sits in a strong position to secure a first-round bye if the season ended today.

Notre Dame Jumps From No. 11 to No. 5 After Beating Miami

Notre Dame produced one of the biggest ranking movements of the week. The Fighting Irish entered the first CFP rankings at No. 11 and faced significant pressure to deliver a statement victory against Miami.

They responded by defeating the Hurricanes at home, improving their record to 8-1 and moving six positions to No. 5.

The victory was particularly important because Miami had entered the matchup as the committee’s original No. 1 team. Beating a previously unbeaten opponent gave Notre Dame the kind of result that can significantly strengthen a playoff resume.

The committee’s decision to place Notre Dame ahead of Miami also reflects the importance of head-to-head results when evaluating teams with comparable records and playoff credentials.

Notre Dame’s remaining schedule offers another opportunity to protect its position. The Fighting Irish are set to finish the regular season against three unranked opponents.

If Notre Dame avoids an unexpected defeat, the team will have a strong opportunity to remain inside the top 12 when the final playoff selections are announced.

Miami Falls Six Places After Notre Dame Defeat

Miami experienced the opposite movement after its loss to Notre Dame. The Hurricanes dropped from No. 1 to No. 7 despite maintaining an impressive 8-1 overall record.

The defeat ended Miami’s position at the top of the committee’s rankings and raised questions about its ability to maintain a first-round bye position.

Miami’s ranking remains inside the top 12, meaning the Hurricanes are still firmly involved in the playoff race. However, the margin for error has become considerably smaller.

The biggest concern for Miami is how the committee will evaluate its performance against other highly ranked opponents. Notre Dame’s victory has strengthened the Fighting Irish’s position while weakening Miami’s case for a higher seed.

The Hurricanes will need a strong finish to the regular season to improve their chances of securing a favorable playoff matchup.

UCLA Reaches No. 4 as Two Teams Remain Undefeated

UCLA has moved into the top four after another impressive stretch of the season. The Bruins improved to 9-0 and climbed four positions to No. 4 in the latest rankings.

Their unbeaten record puts them alongside Utah as one of the two remaining undefeated teams in the FBS rankings.

UCLA’s position is particularly important because the top four seeds in the projected 12-team playoff format receive first-round byes.

The Bruins will face Illinois next, giving them another opportunity to maintain their unbeaten campaign. A victory would help UCLA strengthen its position among the leading national championship contenders.

Their rise also demonstrates how the selection committee evaluates overall performance rather than relying entirely on a team’s position in the previous rankings.

Alabama Remains No. 3 Despite Two Losses

Alabama holds the No. 3 position with a 7-2 record, making it the highest-ranked team with two defeats in the latest rankings.

The Crimson Tide moved up from No. 5 after defeating LSU in Week 10. That result helped Alabama strengthen its position among the leading SEC programs.

Alabama has played several ranked opponents this season, including Georgia, Tennessee, Kentucky, South Carolina and LSU. Its 3-2 record against those five teams provides an important part of its playoff resume.

The team’s position ahead of other programs with comparable records shows that the committee continues to consider schedule strength and quality victories when evaluating playoff contenders.

Alabama will travel to face Vanderbilt on November 14. Another victory could help the Crimson Tide protect its position in the top four.

Indiana Drops Five Places Despite Not Playing

One of the most surprising developments in the latest CFP rankings involved Indiana. The Hoosiers did not play during Week 10 but still dropped five positions, falling from No. 4 to No. 9.

Indiana currently has an 8-1 record, which keeps the team firmly inside the top 12. However, its ranking movement has generated questions about how the committee evaluates teams during bye weeks.

The Hoosiers’ decline also allowed several programs to move ahead without Indiana suffering a defeat on the field.

With the regular season entering its final weeks, Indiana will need strong performances in its remaining games to regain a higher position.

Its current No. 9 ranking would put the program in a first-round playoff matchup if the season ended today.

Ohio State and LSU Fall Outside the Top 12

Two major college football programs suffered significant setbacks in the latest rankings.

Ohio State dropped eight positions to No. 20 after losing to USC. The Buckeyes now have a 6-3 record and face a difficult challenge to return to serious playoff consideration.

LSU also fell outside the top 12, dropping to No. 21 with a 6-3 record. Its defeat against Alabama further complicated its postseason prospects.

Ole Miss experienced an even larger decline, falling nine places to No. 19 after losing to Georgia.

These movements underline how competitive the playoff race has become. Teams that entered the season with national championship expectations now face considerable pressure to improve their records during the remaining schedule.

Projected 2026 College Football Playoff Bracket

If the 2026 College Football Playoff began today, the current rankings would create several major first-round matchups.

The projected bracket gives the top four seeds a first-round bye, while the remaining teams compete for places in the quarterfinals.

The current projection includes the following matchups:

First Round

No. 24 Boise State at No. 5 Notre Dame
No. 11 Kentucky at No. 6 Texas
No. 10 BYU at No. 7 Miami
No. 9 Indiana at No. 8 Tennessee

Quarterfinal Matchups

No. 3 Alabama vs. Kentucky or Texas
No. 2 Utah vs. BYU or Miami
No. 4 UCLA vs. Boise State or Notre Dame
No. 1 Georgia vs. Indiana or Tennessee

These are projected matchups based on the current playoff picture, not officially confirmed selections. The final field and seeding will depend on the remaining games and the selection committee’s decisions.

Boise State’s position also makes the Group of Six race worth watching, as the playoff selection process considers conference champions and access to the expanded postseason field.

What Happens Next in the CFP Rankings?

The next CFP rankings announcement is scheduled for Tuesday, November 17, 2026. The committee will have another week of results to evaluate before making further adjustments to the top 25.

Georgia will look to protect its No. 1 position, while Utah and UCLA will attempt to maintain their unbeaten records. Notre Dame will also have an opportunity to strengthen its top-five position with another victory.

Miami, Indiana, Ohio State and LSU are among the programs facing important tests as the playoff race becomes increasingly competitive.

The final 12-team playoff bracket is scheduled to be announced on December 6, following the conference championship games.

With several highly ranked teams still facing challenging opponents, the next few weeks could produce further changes to the rankings and significantly alter the national championship picture.