Miami ranks first in initial College Football Playoff rankings
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Nov 4, 2026, 12:33 AM
Last updated Nov 4, 2026
The College Football Playoff's first rankings reveal an undefeated Miami Hurricanes team in the lead, followed by Georgia, Utah, and defending champion Indiana., Notre Dame ranks 11th, a significant drop compared to its AP Top 25 position. UCLA, also undefeated, comes in at eighth. The rankings reflect the committee's placement of 13 teams and indicate potential playoff matchups should the standings hold. These rankings are crucial as they shape the postseason for college football.
- •Miami Hurricanes top the first College Football Playoff rankings.
- •Georgia, Utah, and Indiana follow in the top four.
- •Notre Dame is ranked 11th, below the AP Top 25.
- •UCLA holds the eighth spot among undefeated teams.
- •Boise State at 25th would secure a Group of Six bid.
- 12:33 AMYahoo Sports — Miami gets top spot in first CFP rankings, followed by Georgia, Utah and Indiana; Notre Dame 11th
"The first College Football Playoff rankings have arrived.
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