Georgia and Notre Dame fall as Miami rises to No. 1 in rankings
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 18, 2026, 8:05 AM
Last updated Oct 18, 2026
In a week of upsets, Georgia lost 27-24 to Auburn and Notre Dame fell 28-24 at BYU, affecting their rankings. Miami overcame Florida State 43-35 in double overtime to secure the top position in the AP rankings. Ohio State ended Indiana's 22-game winning streak with a 19-15 victory, while Alabama and Texas also faced damaging defeats. These results have major implications for the playoff picture and the AP's top rankings moving forward.
- •Georgia loses 27-24 to Auburn at home.
- •Notre Dame falls 28-24 at BYU, ending a 16-game winning streak.
- •Miami beats Florida State 43-35 in double overtime.
- •Ohio State defeats Indiana 19-15, ending their winning streak.
- •Contenders struggle, reshaping the AP Top 25 rankings.
- 8:05 AMYahoo Sports — College Football Rankings: Georgia & Notre Dame Punished for Losing; New No.1 Program & More
"A massive upset week for high ranked teams. Georgia lost 27-24 to Auburn at Sanford Stadium, Notre Dame fell 28-24 at BYU, and Miami survived Florida State in double overtime.
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