The Utah Utes have risen to the number 3 spot in the AP Top 25 poll as of November 1, 2026, maintaining an undefeated 8-0 record. In the NCAA College Football Coaches Poll released on the same date, the Utes occupy the number 4 position with their 8-0 record.
AP Poll Rankings and Movement
The latest AP Top 25 poll, published November 1, 2026, shows the Utes moving up to the number 3 position. This ascent comes as the team holds an unblemished 8-0 record and has earned 1540 points. Prior to this update, the Utes were ranked number 6.
Coaches Poll Standings
In a separate ranking released November 1, 2026, the NCAA College Football Coaches Poll placed the Utes at number 4. The team maintains an 8-0 record and has accumulated 1590 points. This reflects a move up to the number 4 spot from a previous ranking of number 5.
Top Ranked Teams
The top of the AP Top 25 poll is led by the Miami Hurricanes, who also hold an 8-0 record and have 1740 points. Following the Hurricanes is the Georgia Bulldogs at number 2 with a 7-1 record and 1648 points. The Indiana Hoosiers occupy the number 6 position in the AP poll with an 8-1 record and 1446 points, following a move from number 4.
High Ranking Contenders
Other notable rankings in the AP Top 25 as of November 1, 2026, include the Notre Dame Fighting Irish at number 4 with a 7-1 record and 1476 points. The UCLA Bruins follow at number 5 with an 8-0 record and 1473 points, marking a move up from number 7. BYU Cougars are ranked number 7 in the AP poll with a 7-1 record and 1358 points, moving up from number 8.
Coaches Poll Top Five
The NCAA College Football Coaches Poll provides a different view of the top tier. The Miami Hurricanes lead the Coaches Poll at number 1 with an 8-0 record and 1818 points. Georgia follows in second place with a 7-1 record and 1719 points. Indiana holds the number 3 spot in the Coaches Poll with an 8-1 record and 1597 points.
Coaches Poll Mid-Tier
In the Coaches Poll, the ranking of the top teams includes Notre Dame at number 6 with a 7-1 record and 1498 points. UCLA holds the number 5 position with an 8-0 record and 1501 points. Kentucky Wildcats are ranked number 7 in the Coaches Poll with a 7-1 record and 1344 points, representing a move up from number 8.
Additional AP Rankings
The AP Top 25 poll also features Alabama ranked at number 9 with a 6-2 record and 1107 points. Texas Longhorns sit at number 11 with a 6-2 record and 1057 points. Ohio State Buckeyes are ranked number 11 in the AP poll with a 6-2 record and 1049 points, moving up from number 9.
