The CFP Selection Committee has released its second rankings of the 2026 season, reflecting results from games played through Saturday, November 7.
Georgia has moved to the No. 1 spot from Miami, marking the Bulldogs' 16th week at the top of the rankings.
Utah has reached No. 2 in the latest rankings, which is the highest CFP ranking in program history.
UCLA has also reached a program high, entering Week 11 ranked No. 4. Together, Utah and UCLA are the only two undefeated teams remaining in the FBS entering Week 11. This represents the fewest number of undefeated teams in a second ranking of a season in CFP history.
Notre Dame has become the first team in CFP history to jump from outside the top 10 into the top 5 in a single week, moving from No. 11 to No. 5.
Several teams saw significant movement in the 74th edition of the rankings:
Oregon rose seven spots from No. 23 to No. 16.
Tennessee climbed five spots from No. 13 to No. 8.
UCLA moved up four spots from No. 8 to No. 4.
Oklahoma State has returned to the rankings at No. 25, marking its first appearance since the 2023 season. Houston is ranked at No. 14, its highest CFP ranking to date.
The CFP Selection Committee evaluates teams based on a comprehensive body of work using video, data, and conference input. When comparing teams, the committee applies principles including strength of schedule, head-to-head results, results against common opponents, and other factors such as injuries to key players.
The selection committee is scheduled to meet November 16-17. The third set of rankings is expected to be revealed on Tuesday, November 17, at approximately 9 p.m. ET.
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