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Ole Miss sits 10th in College Football Playoff rankings after strong start

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Nov 5, 2026, 8:51 PM

Last updated Nov 5, 2026

Ole Miss sits 10th in College Football Playoff rankings after strong start

Summary

Ole Miss Rebels are currently ranked No. 10 in the initial College Football Playoff rankings released on November 5, 2026. With one loss this season, Ole Miss' previous playoff appearance was marked by a No. 6 debut. The Rebels are behind Alabama and Texas, both with two losses, but ahead of teams like Notre Dame and Ohio State. Their path to a potential playoff spot includes winning out and potentially the SEC Championship, positioning them for a bye. Scenarios for maintaining playoff hopes exist even with a loss to Georgia, contingent on performance and losses from other contenders.

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Status Watch

•Ole Miss is 7-1 this season after eight games.
•Ranking impacts playoff prospects for Ole Miss.
•Team must win remaining games for playoff chance.
•Ole Miss' only loss was a blowout at Florida.
•Contending teams must drop games for Ole Miss to advance.

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8:51 PMYahoo Sports — Ole Miss and the College Football Playoff roadmap

What they're saying

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As we know by now, our Ole Miss Rebels have debuted at No. 10 in the initial College Football Playoff rankings. Last season was the only year the Rebels have made the playoffs and they debuted at No. 6 and never dropped below No. 7. Some important things to note as we explore the path […]
— Yahoo Sports

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