Week 10 of the 2026 college football season featured a slate of high-profile matchups that reshaped the top 25 rankings for Week 11. The Georgia Bulldogs remain No. 1 after a dominant win at Ole Miss, while the undefeated Utah Utes jump to No. 2 following a 28-20 victory over BYU in the Holy War. Notre Dame holds at No. 3 after a strong first half against Miami, and the UCLA Bruins rise to No. 4 with a 9-0 record.
Top Five
Georgia (1) showcased a powerful ground game led by Nate Frazier, who rushed for over 180 yards and averaged 7 yards per carry in the first half against Ole Miss. Utah (2) stayed unbeaten at 9-0 behind quarterback Devon Dampier’s four-touchdown performance. Notre Dame (3) impressed in the first half versus Miami, with C.J. Carr and a crisp defense, giving Marcus Freeman’s program a 90-plus percent playoff chance. UCLA (4) won 34-20 at Minnesota behind Ty Dieffenbach’s 303 passing yards and Aidan Mizell’s 150 receiving yards. Indiana (5) remains in the top five despite offensive concerns, relying on a defense that could challenge USC in Week 11.
Biggest Risers
Tennessee jumped nine spots to No. 7 after a 20-6 win over Kentucky, fueled by three explosive offensive plays and a defense that forced three takeaways. Alabama climbed seven places to No. 8 following a statement win at LSU, where Keelon Russell returned to form and the defense delivered its best performance of the season. Texas rose to No. 6 after Arch Manning posted a 73.7% completion rate and 293 passing yards in a 34-10 victory over Missouri despite missing key starters.
Notable Drops
Miami fell eight spots to No. 9 due to defensive struggles, allowing over 30 points and 400 yards per game. BYU dropped to No. 10 after losing two of its last three games, with quarterback Bear Bachmeier throwing five interceptions in those defeats. Ohio State plummeted to No. 21 after surrendering 41 points and 358 yards in the final three quarters against Oregon, raising questions about effort under defensive coordinator Matt Patricia.
Other Top 25 Notes
Oregon entered the rankings at No. 17 after rallying from a 14-0 deficit to beat Ohio State. South Carolina debuted at No. 20 behind LaNorris Sellers’ 41-yard touchdown run on a hobbled leg. Boise State’s backup Max Cutforth threw three first-half touchdowns in a win over Colorado State. New Mexico (24) earned praise for a defense allowing just 97 total yards in a 31-3 win at Nevada. Missouri rounds out the top 25 at No. 25 after consecutive blowout losses to Ole Miss and Texas.
