Week 10 of the 2026 college football season failed to deliver the anticipated excitement, with seven games between ranked teams producing an average margin of victory of 17.6 points and only two one-score contests. The highly anticipated Oregon-Ohio State matchup lacked the preseason stakes, while the surprise top-15 clash between Kentucky and Tennessee ended in a 34-6 Tennessee win. BYU-Utah provided entertainment, and Miami rallied late against Notre Dame, but overall the weekend was a dud.
In the latest Fornelli Power Ratings, Georgia remains No. 1 after a dominant performance against Ole Miss, with the Bulldogs' defense reminiscent of their championship squads. Quarterback Gunner Stockton is mentioned as a potential Heisman value bet. Miami holds at No. 2 despite losing to Notre Dame, largely due to the absence of star player Malachi Toney. Notre Dame sits at No. 3 with a clear path to the playoff, while Alabama stays at No. 4 despite CFP ranking controversy.
Texas makes the biggest jump, rising from No. 9 to No. 5 after winning key games despite inconsistent play. LSU remains at No. 6 but struggles with red-zone efficiency (4.59 points per possession, 48th nationally). Indiana moves up to No. 7 on Ohio State's decline, though concerns persist about their offense. Utah enters the top 10 at No. 8 after beating BYU, while Oregon climbs to No. 9 as Dylan Raiola settles in. Ohio State drops to No. 10, lacking offensive game-changers beyond Jeremiah Smith. Tennessee holds at No. 11 with a stout defense, and Wake Forest debuts at No. 12, praised for a tough schedule and dominant performances. Ole Miss falls out of the rankings.
