Georgia is projected to take over as No. 1 in the second College Football Playoff rankings, according to a November 10 report by USA TODAY. The Bulldogs are expected to replace Miami, which recently lost to Notre Dame, while Utah is projected to ascend to the No. 2 spot after a rivalry win against Brigham Young.
The projected top five rankings include Georgia at No. 1, Utah at No. 2, Alabama at No. 3, Notre Dame at No. 4, and Miami at No. 5. Alabama's potential rise to No. 3 follows a victory over LSU. Notre Dame, currently projected at No. 4, would require a significant leap from its previous No. 11 ranking. While Miami may drop from its previous No. 1 position, the selection committee could potentially keep the Hurricanes ahead of the Irish if they prioritize the broader picture over the head-to-head result.
Further down the projected list, Indiana is expected to drop at least one spot to No. 6, while Texas is projected at No. 7. Texas holds four wins against teams expected in the top rankings: Ohio State, Tennessee, Ole Miss, and Missouri. UCLA is projected at No. 8, Tennessee at No. 9, Kentucky at No. 10, Texas Tech at No. 11, and Wake Forest at No. 12. Boise State is noted as the top-ranked Group of Six team, with a potential rise to No. 23 or No. 22 following a win against Colorado State.
Ohio State is not expected to remain near the top of the rankings, with a projected landing spot around No. 20 following a loss to Oregon. Meanwhile, the Alabama Crimson Tide faces Vanderbilt, Chattanooga, and Auburn to conclude November.
The next College Football Playoff rankings for the 2026 season are scheduled to be released starting at 9 p.m. ET on Tuesday, Nov. 17.
