Miami, BYU rise in College Football Playoff race after key wins
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 21, 2026, 9:11 AM
Last updated Oct 21, 2026
Miami and Brigham Young achieve notable victories as they ascend in the College Football Playoff rankings. Miami topped the US LBM Coaches Poll, and BYU celebrated a significant win over Notre Dame. Alabama and Texas faced critical losses, impacting their playoff aspirations. The race tightens as teams gear up for the second half of October with crucial matchups ahead, particularly for contenders such as Indiana and UCLA.
- •Miami leads the Coaches Poll at 6-0
- •BYU notches a historic win against Notre Dame
- •Alabama and Texas suffer crucial losses
- •Indiana and UCLA remain playoff hopefuls
- •Upcoming games are pivotal for playoff standings
- 9:11 AMYahoo Sports — State of the College Football Playoff race from teams at top and bottom of chase
"College Football Playoff contenders already face urgency entering Week 8. We break down the situation for all the teams at the top and bottom of race.
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