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Notre Dame, Indiana in Top 10 of Second College Football Playoff Rankings of 2026
Georgia moved to No. 1 after beating Mississippi, while Notre Dame climbed to No. 5 and Indiana slipped five spots in the second CFP rankings.
- On Tuesday, November 10, 2026, the College Football Playoff committee released its second set of rankings, with Georgia ascending to the top spot after defeating Mississippi. The Bulldogs replaced Miami, which dropped to number 7 following a loss to Notre Dame.
- Notre Dame jumped six spots to number 5 after defeating Miami 31-24, earning the Fighting Irish a significant boost. Host Rece Davis noted the team "had yet to have the signature win. They had that opportunity Saturday night."
- Utah holds the number 2 spot, followed by UCLA at number 3 and Alabama at number 4. These unbeaten and one-loss teams occupy top positions in the 12-team playoff field.
- The four highest-ranked teams receive first-round byes while the remaining eight teams compete in the opening round. Selection Sunday on December 6 will reveal the final 12-team bracket after the regular season concludes.
- Teams outside the top 12, including Oregon and South Carolina, remain playoff contenders with significant games remaining. The committee will release updated rankings every Tuesday until December 6, when the postseason schedule begins December 18.
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Notre Dame, Indiana in top 10 of second College Football Playoff rankings of 2026
INDIANAPOLIS— Significant changes came with the second round of College Football Playoff rankings of 2026 with Indiana University moved down and Notre Dame skyrocketing up. The College Football Playoff Selection Committee moved the Fighting Irish up to 5th in the second round of rankings of 2026. However, the 2025 champion Hoosiers were moved down to 9th. [...]
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