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Miami gets top spot in first CFP rankings, followed by Georgia, Utah and Indiana; Notre Dame 11th

The committee put Miami first and dropped Notre Dame to 11th after saying the Irish lacked a signature win.

  • Miami was ranked No. 1 in the first College Football Playoff rankings, followed by Georgia, Utah and defending champion Indiana.
  • Notre Dame was ranked No. 11 at 7-1, leaving it as the final projected team in the 12-team playoff field.
  • Ohio State was ranked No. 12 and projected to miss the field because Boise State held the Group of Six automatic berth.
  • The top four teams would receive first-round byes, while seeds 5 through 12 would play in the opening round.
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Sports Illustrated broke the news in New York, United States on Saturday, October 31, 2026.
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