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Miami tops first College Football Playoff rankings for 2026 season

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Nov 4, 2026, 1:37 AM

Last updated Nov 4, 2026

Miami tops first College Football Playoff rankings for 2026 season

Summary

The College Football Playoff selection committee revealed the first rankings of the 2026 season on November 3. Miami holds the top position with an undefeated record of 8-0, followed by Georgia at No. 2 and Utah at No. 3. Indiana and Alabama complete the top five, with Kentucky, Texas, UCLA, BYU, and Ole Miss rounding out the top 10., the SEC has a strong presence with 10 teams in the top 25. Various matchups in the coming weeks could reshape the playoff, including Alabama facing LSU and Kentucky taking on Tennessee.

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By the Numbers

•Miami leads the rankings with an 8-0 record.
•SEC teams dominate the list, with Alabama and Georgia in the top two.
•Upcoming matchups include Alabama vs. LSU and Kentucky vs. Tennessee.
•Ten SEC teams are ranked in the top 25.
•The next ranking update will occur on November 10.

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1:37 AMYahoo Sports — First College Football Playoff Rankings Revealed as Playoff Picture Begins to Take Shape

What they're saying

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The wait is finally over. The first College Football Playoff rankings of the 2026 season have officially been revealed, giving college football fans their first look at how the selection committee views the nation’s top teams heading into the final stretch of the regular season. With the expanded 12 team playoff approaching, every ranking matters…
— Yahoo Sports

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