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College Football Playoff bracket shifts as Georgia, Alabama, UCLA top rankings

CBS Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Nov 11, 2026, 3:12 AM

Last updated Nov 11, 2026

College Football Playoff bracket shifts as Georgia, Alabama, UCLA top rankings

Summary

The latest College Football Playoff rankings place Georgia at No. 1, followed by Alabama at No. 3 and UCLA at No. 4, both earning first-round byes. Indiana's bye week results in a significant drop to No. 9, losing home-field advantage. Notre Dame climbs to No. 5 after defeating Miami, becoming the top first-round host. The bracket now features four first-round hosts, including Texas and Miami, as the playoff picture tightens. The Big 12 sees some improvement, with BYU remaining in contention despite a recent loss, while Texas Tech and Houston are positioned just outside the playoff field.

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Key Details

•Georgia ranked No. 1 in CFP standings
•Alabama and UCLA earn top four byes
•Indiana drops to No. 9, loses home game
•Notre Dame rises to No. 5 after Miami win
•Big 12 teams BYU and Texas Tech close to playoffs

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What they're saying

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Alabama and UCLA join Georgia and Utah with first-round byes, while Indiana's tumble costs the reigning champions home-field advantage and Notre Dame surges into prime host position
— CBS Sportsby Shehan Jeyarajah

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