SEC places eight teams in first CFP rankings with three two-loss teams
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Nov 4, 2026, 12:20 AM
Last updated Nov 4, 2026
The SEC dominated the first College Football Playoff rankings released on November 3. Georgia leads the conference at No. 2, supported by a strong showing of eight teams in the top 25. Three two-loss teams—Alabama, Ole Miss, and Texas—are projected for inclusion in the 12-team playoff field. Texas boasts significant wins, including a notable victory against No. 10 Ohio State. The rankings are the first of five updates leading to Selection Sunday on December 6.
- •Georgia is ranked second in the first CFP rankings.
- •Eight SEC teams are included in the top 25 rankings.
- •Alabama, Ole Miss, and Texas are among the three two-loss teams projected for playoffs.
- •Texas defeated No. 10 Ohio State and other ranked teams this season.
- •The next CFP rankings update is scheduled for December 6.
- 12:20 AMYahoo Sports — SEC takes over CFP rankings, and its two-loss teams are loving it
"It Just Means More CFP teams? SEC storms first Colleg Football Playoff rankings
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