College football rankings update reflects Week 1 performance results
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 7, 2026, 8:13 AM
Last updated Sep 7, 2026

The latest college football rankings from 26 to 138 show significant shifts following the conclusion of Week 1 games. Several teams experienced major movement in the polls after initial season performances. Rutgers, Oklahoma State, and Clemson recorded results that dropped their standings, while Boise State, UCLA, and Western Michigan earned improved rankings through strong play. The list details tiers for teams across the country as programs prepare for Week 2 matchups. Specific results include high-scoring victories for programs like Georgia State and Southern Miss, contrasting with losses for teams such as Charlotte and Bowling Green.
- •Boise State, UCLA, and Western Michigan moved up in the latest rankings.
- •Rutgers, Oklahoma State, and Clemson fell in the polls after Week 1 losses.
- •Georgia State defeated North Carolina A&T 59-10 in the opening week.
- •The Citadel beat Charlotte 43-41 in a triple-overtime game.
- •Rankings are organized into tiers spanning from position 26 through 138.
- 8:13 AMYahoo Sports — CFN College Football Rankings Week 2, Teams 26-138: Boise State, UCLA, Clemson Move
"Where do the teams outside the CFN Top 25 rank after Week 1? Boise State, UCLA, and Clemson make moves in the latest rankings.
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