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Miami gets top spot in first CFP rankings, followed by Georgia, Utah and Indiana; Notre Dame 11th
- On Tuesday, November 3, 2026, the College Football Playoff committee unveiled its first rankings, placing undefeated Miami at No. 1 followed by Georgia, Utah, and defending champion Indiana in the top four.
- CFP committee chair Hunter Yurachek defended Alabama's No. 5 ranking by citing schedule strength and quality wins despite the Crimson Tide's head-to-head loss to Tennessee, which sits eight spots behind at No. 13.
- Notre Dame dropped to No. 11 due to lacking a "signature win," while Ohio State landed at No. 12 behind Indiana, as the committee prioritized overall resume strength over head-to-head results.
- Boise State secured the Group of Six automatic qualification spot at No. 25, placing Ohio State on the playoff bubble as the committee emphasized resume quality over head-to-head outcomes.
- Rankings will be updated weekly through December 6, with Miami facing Notre Dame on Saturday in a critical test that could reshape the top spot depending on the outcome.
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