playESPNMultiple AuthorsOct 11, 2026, 02:22 PM ETOpen Extended ReactionsThere’s a new team atop the poll! Texas was edged by Oklahoma, and Georgia narrowly beat Alabama, allowing the Bulldogs to become the country’s No. 1.The other top undefeated teams took care of business with Notre Dame, Indiana, BYU, Utah and UCLA winning. There were upsets across the SEC as LSU and Florida lost to unranked opponents (Kentucky and South Carolina). With Miami and Texas Tech coming off bye weeks, there will be even more undefeated teams making the case that they’re the best in the country.Stats courtesy of ESPN Research.All times ET.1.
Georgia BulldogsPrevious ranking: 2Record: 6-0Last week’s result: Defeated Alabama 20-17Stat to know: Georgia has played six straight games holding its opponent to 20 points or fewer, its longest streak to start a season since 2021.What’s next: Saturday vs. Auburn, 3:30 p.m., ESPN2. Notre Dame Fighting IrishPrevious ranking: 3Record: 6-0Last week’s result: Defeated Stanford 58-7Stat to know: The Irish’s 51-point win over Stanford was the largest in series history.What’s next: Saturday at BYU, 7:30 p.m., ABC3. Miami HurricanesPrevious ranking: 4Record: 5-0Last week’s result: Did not playWhat’s next: Saturday vs.
Florida State, 7 p.m., ESPN4. Ohio State BuckeyesPrevious ranking: 5Record: 5-1Last week’s result: Defeated Maryland 45-16Stat to know: Ohio State is 10-0 against Maryland since the latter joined the Big Ten.What’s next: Saturday at Indiana, noon, Fox5. Indiana HoosiersPrevious ranking: 7Record: 6-0Last week’s result: Defeated Nebraska 20-17Stat to know: Indiana has won 22 straight games, the longest streak in program history.What’s next: Saturday vs. Ohio State, noon, Fox6.
Alabama Crimson TidePrevious ranking: 6Record: 5-1Last week’s result: Lost to Georgia 20-17Stat to know: Alabama’s 17 points in the loss were its fewest at home since 2011.What’s next: Saturday at Tennessee, 3:30 p.m.7. Texas LonghornsPrevious ranking: 1Record: 4-1Last week’s result: Lost to Oklahoma 27-24Stat to know: Prior to the loss, Texas had won 38 straight games when leading entering the fourth quarter.What’s next: Saturday vs. Florida, noon, ABC8. BYU CougarsPrevious ranking: 8Record: 5-0Last week’s result: Defeated Iowa State 24-10Stat to know: BYU has started 5-0 in three straight seasons for the first time in program history.What’s next: Saturday vs.
Notre Dame, 7:30 p.m., ABC9. Ole Miss RebelsPrevious ranking: 9Record: 4-1Last week’s result: Defeated Vanderbilt 52-17Stat to know: Ole Miss has won six straight games against Vanderbilt.What’s next: Saturday vs. Missouri, 3:30 p.m., SEC Network10. Texas Tech Red RaidersPrevious ranking: 11Record: 5-0Last week’s result: Did not playWhat’s next: Saturday vs.
Arizona State, 3:30 p.m., Fox11. Utah UtesPrevious ranking: 12Record: 5-0Last week’s result: Defeated Kansas 41-24Stat to know: This is Utah’s first 5-0 start since 2015.What’s next: Saturday at Colorado, 10:15 p.m., ESPN12. UCLA BruinsPrevious ranking: 21Record: 5-0Last week’s result: Defeated Oregon 17-15Stat to know: UCLA is 5-0 for the first time since 2022.What’s next: Saturday at Wisconsin, 7:30 p.m., NBC13. Missouri TigersPrevious ranking: 14Record: 5-1Last week’s result: Defeated Texas A&M 27-6Stat to know: Missouri has 28 straight wins against unranked teams.What’s next: Saturday at Ole Miss, 3:30 p.m., SEC Network14.
Tennessee VolunteersPrevious ranking: 15Record: 5-1Last week’s result: Defeated Arkansas 24-17Stat to know: Tennessee has four straight road wins, its longest streak since 2005-06.What’s next: Saturday vs. Alabama, 3:30 p.m., ABC15. Kentucky WildcatsPrevious ranking: NRRecord: 5-1Last week’s result: Defeated LSU 35-34Stat to know: Kentucky enters the poll at No. 15, its highest ranking since October 2022 (No. 13).What’s next: Saturday at Oklahoma, 7:30 p.m., SECN16. Mississippi State BulldogsPrevious ranking: 17Record: 4-1Last week’s result: Did not playWhat’s next: Saturday at LSU, noon17.
Iowa HawkeyesPrevious ranking: 20Record: 5-1Last week’s result: Defeated Washington 41-24Stat to know: Iowa has 14 straight wins against unranked opponents, its longest streak since 1984-86.What’s next: Oct. 24 at Minnesota18. Oklahoma State CowboysPrevious ranking: 18Record: 4-1Last week’s result: Defeated UCF 42-28Stat to know: Oklahoma State has scored 40 or more points in three consecutive games.What’s next: Saturday at Houston, 7:30 p.m., Fox19. USC TrojansPrevious ranking: 19Record: 6-1Last week’s result: Defeated Penn State 31-23Stat to know: USC’s 6-1 start is its best since moving to the Big Ten in 2024.What’s next: Oct. 24 at Wisconsin20. Houston CougarsPrevious ranking: 22Record: 5-1Last week’s result: Defeated Kansas State 35-16Stat to know: Houston has started 5-1 in consecutive seasons.What’s next: Saturday vs.
Oklahoma State, 7:30 p.m., Fox21. Wake Forest Demon DeaconsPrevious ranking: NRRecord: 5-1Last week’s result: Defeated NC State 38-14Stat to know: Wake Forest is ranked for the first time since Oct. 20, 2022.What’s next: Saturday at California, 10:30 p.m., ESPN222. LSU TigersPrevious ranking: 10Record: 4-2Last week’s result: Lost to Kentucky 35-34Stat to know: LSU has lost six straight games on the road.What’s next: Saturday vs. Mississippi State, noon, ESPN23.
Boise State BroncosPrevious ranking: 23Record: 5-1Last week’s result: Defeated Fresno State 38-31Stat to know: Running back Dylan Riley leads the FBS this season with 835 rushing yards.What’s next: Oct. 24 at Washington State, 6 p.m., USA24. SMU MustangsPrevious ranking: 24Record: 4-1Last week’s result: Did not playWhat’s next: Saturday vs. Virginia, noon, CW25. Northwestern WildcatsPrevious ranking: NRRecord: 4-1Last week’s result: Defeated Ball State 45-14Stat to know: Northwestern is ranked for the first time since finishing the 2020 season at No. 10.What’s next: Saturday at Michigan State, noon, Peacock
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