College Football Rankings see shakeups in Week 9 as teams falter
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 26, 2026, 9:31 AM
Last updated Oct 26, 2026
The CFN Week 9 Rankings have been significantly affected by recent upsets, with teams such as Oregon, Michigan, Texas Tech, USC, and Texas A&M falling outside the top 25 due to significant losses. Rankings now include a mix of teams that were not previously featured, reflecting the changing dynamics as the season progresses., Sacramento State and Northern Illinois remain at the bottom of the rankings, both struggling to secure wins this season. The rankings will continue to evolve as teams approach crucial matchups in the coming weeks.
- •Oregon, Michigan, and USC drop from the top 25.
- •Sacramento State and Northern Illinois hold the last two spots.
- •New rankings feature several previously unranked teams.
- •More upsets expected as the season heads into November.
- 9:31 AMYahoo Sports — College football NCAA Re-Rank 1-138 gets new look after Week 8 upsets
- 9:38 AMYahoo Sports — College Football Rankings 26-138: Week 9 Loaded With New Teams and Big Names
"The unexpected results from Week 8 of the college football season have had a major impact on the NCAA Re-Rank 1-138.
"Upsets and big losses shake up the CFN Week 9 Rankings from 26 to 138, with several new teams breaking into the mix.
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External links- Yahoo SportsOct 26, 2026, 9:31 AMCollege football NCAA Re-Rank 1-138 gets new look after Week 8 upsets
The unexpected results from Week 8 of the college football season have had a major impact on the NCAA Re-Rank 1-138.
- Yahoo SportsOct 25, 2026, 9:38 AMCollege Football Rankings 26-138: Week 9 Loaded With New Teams and Big Names
Upsets and big losses shake up the CFN Week 9 Rankings from 26 to 138, with several new teams breaking into the mix.
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