Kentucky tops SEC while Indiana leads Big Ten in playoff race
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Last updated Oct 29, 2026
As of October 29, 2026, Kentucky is first in the SEC standings with a 7-1 record, surprising many observers as the College Football Playoff rankings draw near. Indiana leads the Big Ten at 7-1, closely followed by Ohio State at 6-1. The first College Football Playoff rankings will be released on November 3, which is anticipated to spark debate among fans and analysts. Several teams in the SEC and Big Ten are in contention for playoff spots due to their performance this season, which has not gone according to expectations. The playoff field is expected to largely favor these two conferences.
- •Kentucky is first in the SEC at 7-1.
- •Indiana leads the Big Ten with a 7-1 record.
- •Ohio State is ranked second in the Big Ten at 6-1.
- •Playoff rankings will be announced on November 3.
- •Eight SEC teams have two or fewer losses.
- 9:07 AMYahoo Sports — How I rank SEC and Big Ten candidates for College Football Playoff from 1-18 | Adams
"Who would have thought Kentucky football would be at the top of the SEC two months into the season? Or that Northwestern and UCLA would be in the playoff hunt?
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