Tom Fornelli's latest college football power ratings show Georgia and Miami remaining at Nos. 1 and 2, but both programs face growing concerns as November arrives. Georgia quarterback Gunner Stockton has struggled in his last two games, including the blowout win over Florida, raising questions about the Bulldogs' playoff ceiling. Miami's defense has allowed 35 points to Florida State, 23 to a backup-led Pitt team, and 35 to North Carolina over its last three games, a trend that could prove costly in the postseason.
Notre Dame climbs to No. 3 but lost leading tackler Drayk Bowen for the upcoming game against Miami, while defensive linemen Francis Brewu and Jason Onye are questionable. Alabama sits at No. 4 coming off a bye week before a showdown with LSU. Ohio State drops to No. 5 after a loss to USC, with true freshman quarterback struggles sparking intense fan reaction.
LSU holds at No. 6 following its own bye, while Ole Miss rises to No. 7 after a businesslike second-half domination of Auburn. Indiana falls to No. 8 after playing nine straight games without a bye, showing visible fatigue. Texas stays at No. 9 after a 31-3 win over a depleted Mississippi State team. Utah remains No. 10 with a 42-6 halftime lead over Cincinnati, highlighting first-year coach Morgan Scalley's preparation.
Oregon jumps to No. 11 after a 34-26 win over Northwestern, its first game with a new playcaller that unlocked the offense. Tennessee rounds out the top 12 at No. 12, using a bye to recover from a loss to South Carolina ahead of a key matchup with Kentucky. No teams dropped out of the ratings this week.
