College Football Playoff committee updates rankings ahead of playoffs
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Nov 11, 2026, 3:58 AM
Last updated Nov 11, 2026
The College Football Playoff selection committee released its latest rankings on November 10. Notre Dame moved up from No. 11 to No. 5, while Miami fell from No. 1 to No. 7 after a loss to Notre Dame. Kentucky currently sits at No. 11 despite a recent heavy defeat, emphasizing the committee's focus on strength of schedule over win-loss records. This season's rankings indicate a shift in evaluation criteria, rewarding teams like Kentucky with demanding schedules. The committee's approach influences playoff accessibility as the format expands to 24 teams next season.
- •Notre Dame ranked No. 5 after beating Miami.
- •Miami dropped to No. 7 following a loss.
- •Kentucky remains at No. 11 despite a loss.
- •Committee prioritizing schedule strength over records.
- •CFP expands to 24 teams next season.
- 3:58 AMYahoo Sports — Finally, the College Football Playoff selection committee got something right
"Unlike previous CFP selection committees, this year's group is at least trying to send the message that who you beat matters as much as the record.
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