Rece Davis ranks BYU as new No. 1 team in Week 8
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 22, 2026, 8:36 PM
Last updated Oct 22, 2026
Rece Davis, an analyst for ESPN's "College GameDay", has named BYU as his new No. 1 college football team entering Week 8. This change comes after five of the top eight teams lost in Week 7, including former top-ranked Georgia, which falls out of the top five following a loss to Auburn. BYU secured the top position after a victory over Notre Dame. Miami, Ohio State, Notre Dame, and Indiana round out Davis' updated top five rankings. Looking ahead, Week 8 features fewer marquee matchups, but many teams face critical implications for the College Football Playoff.
- •BYU claims top ranking after defeating Notre Dame.
- •Georgia drops out of the top five following loss to Auburn.
- •Miami and Ohio State are ranked second and third, respectively.
- •Tennessee, Texas Tech, and Houston enter Davis' top 10.
- •Week 8 has less intense matchups but critical playoff implications.
- 8:36 PMYahoo Sports — Rece Davis has a new No. 1 for a third straight week entering Week 8
"ESPN "College GameDay" college football analyst Rece Davis saw his No. 1 ranked team lose for a third straight week on Saturday. Who is his new No. 1?
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