The newest College Football Playoff rankings were unveiled on Tuesday, bringing significant movement to the top tier as the 2026 regular season enters its final stretch.
Top Team Shifts in the Latest Rankings
Miami dropped sharply from the top spot down to No. 7 after suffering a 31-27 defeat against Notre Dame over the weekend. Capitalizing on that victory, the Fighting Irish climbed from No. 11 to No. 5.
Taking over the No. 1 position is Georgia, which asserted its dominance with a commanding 42-7 victory over No. 19 Ole Miss.
Week 11 Elimination Scenarios for Contenders
Ohio State holds the No. 20 spot in the latest rankings as the team gets ready to play Northwestern. Sitting at a 6-3 record, the Buckeyes have dropped two consecutive matchups since starting quarterback Julian Sayin sustained a throwing arm injury. Although head coach Ryan Day’s group could still secure a playoff spot by winning their final three regular-season games, a defeat against Northwestern would entirely eliminate Ohio State from playoff contention.
LSU slipped from No. 14 to No. 21 following a 31-13 loss to Alabama. The Tigers retain a path back into the playoff discussion if they can defeat No. 6 Texas, No. 8 Tennessee, and Arkansas to wrap up their campaign. However, a loss to the Longhorns in Week 11 would push head coach Lane Kiffin’s squad to a 4-6 record and effectively dash their CFP aspirations.
No. 10 BYU also faces the risk of slipping out of the playoff bracket, having dropped two of their previous three contests after opening the year with six straight wins. The Cougars can preserve their CFP and Big 12 title ambitions by overcoming a 6-3 Baylor team in Week 11, but another defeat would severely complicate their postseason outlook.
