BYU ranked No. 9 in initial CFP Rankings
BYU has received a top-10 rating in the first CFP assessments for a third straight season.
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LSU Lands On The Bubble In First College Football Playoff Rankings
LSU breaks into the College Football Playoff conversation, landing at No. 14 in the inaugural CFP rankings released Tuesday—up from No. 15 in the AP poll. The Tigers sit just inside the playoff bubble, sparking speculation about their chances to climb into the top four as the season winds down.
CFP rankings 2026: Alabama ranks 5th in first playoff rankings
The first College Football Playoff rankings for 2026 place Alabama at No. 5, making it the highest‑ranked two‑loss team and ahead of one‑loss squads like Kentucky and Notre Dame. Miami tops the list, followed by Georgia and Utah. The committee cited Alabama’s “signature wins” over Kentucky, South Carolina and Mississippi State as key factors, while Tennessee slipped despite a head‑to‑head victory. Alabama now sits with a straight path to the playoffs if it wins out, and Fanduel lists the Tide as the fourth‑best playoff prospect at -360 odds. The rankings also spark debate over UCLA’s low placement and Georgia’s loss to Auburn.
First College Football Playoff top 25 rankings of 2026 released
These are the first College Football Playoff rankings for the 2026 season
Kennedy McGill Has Leathernecks in the Hunt for First-Ever OVC Title
Western Illinois quarterback Kennedy McGill is propelling the Leathernecks toward their first Ohio Valley Conference title. After a decade without playoff action, WIU sits 5-4 and tied atop the OVC as the regular season winds down. The fifth‑year transfer, a former Division II star who threw for 1,637 yards and ran for 1,040 with 34 touchdowns at Central Washington, has exploded this October, racking up 824 yards and ten touchdowns in two games and a season‑high 295 rushing yards last weekend – the most by any DI player this year. With WIU leading the conference in scoring, rushing and passing, McGill and key weapons like RB Ihson E. Jackson‑Anderson and WR Xavier Coleman could clinch an OVC crown and a postseason berth if they win out, with upcoming games against Eastern Illinois, Gardner‑Webb and Lindenwood streamed on ESPN+.
College football fans, media furious with Alabama’s top-5 placement in initial CFP rankings
The 2026 College Football Playoff committee drops Alabama at No. 5 in its inaugural rankings, sparking a firestorm on social media. After a 5‑0 start, the Tide slipped to 6‑2 with a 20‑17 loss to Georgia and a 26‑10 defeat by Tennessee, yet still outranked teams like Tennessee (No. 13) and Kentucky (No. 6). Critics question the committee’s logic, citing the coaching change from Nick Saban and the Tide’s recent setbacks. Alabama’s remaining slate includes road games at LSU (No. 14), Vanderbilt, an FCS matchup, and the Iron Bowl versus Auburn before the Dec. 6 selection day.
CFP Rankings 2026: Wake Forest ranks 16th in First Playoff Rankings
The first College Football Playoff (CFP) rankings of the season place Wake Forest at No. 16, marking their first appearance since a #21 finish in 2022. The Demon Deacons sit at 7‑1, the lone loss coming to top‑ranked Miami, and boast the 11th‑best Strength of Record per ESPN, yet the committee penalized them for lacking wins over ranked foes. With SMU and Duke unranked, Wake must win out and defeat Miami in the ACC Championship to keep playoff hopes alive, hinging on QB Gio Lopez’s health. FanDuel lists ACC champ odds at +410 and playoff odds at +115.
Russell Wilson Interviewed For NC State HC Job
Former NFL quarterback Russell Wilson interviews for the North Carolina State head‑coaching vacancy, the same program he played for from 2007‑2010. Wilson retired in June, chose a CBS analyst role over a backup spot with the Jets, and now explores a coaching path. The 37‑year‑old’s 14‑year career includes 353 TDs, three Pro Bowl stints with Seattle, a high‑profile trade to Denver, and brief stops with Pittsburgh and New York Giants, where he logged 831 yards and three touchdowns in 2025. The interview marks his first step toward a collegiate coaching career.
CFP rankings 2026: BYU ranks #9 in first playoff rankings
The College Football Playoff committee releases its first 2026 Top‑25, placing BYU at No. 9—two spots below its AP ranking—while Utah sits at No. 3, setting up a high‑stakes showdown this weekend. Notre Dame drops to No. 11, reflecting the committee’s view on its lack of top‑25 wins. BYU’s recent victories over Arizona and Notre Dame keep its CFP hopes alive; a win at Utah could secure an at‑large bid, whereas a loss would jeopardize both the Big 12 title race and CFP positioning. FanDuel lists BYU at +160, the 14th‑best odds for a playoff spot.
CFP rankings 2026: Kentucky ranks 6th in first playoff rankings
Kentucky Wildcats break program history by debuting at No. 6 in the first College Football Playoff rankings of the 2026 season, the highest spot ever for the Wildcats. If the current standings hold through the final CFP release on Dec. 3, Kentucky could host Notre Dame in the opening playoff round—dubbed the "Kenny Minchey Bowl"—with quarterback Kenny Minchey leading the charge. Fan Duel lists Kentucky’s CFP‑championship odds at +5,500, SEC title at +1,200, and Minchey’s Heisman chances at +22,500. The Wildcats now face #13 Tennessee in Knoxville, with four winnable games left to control their destiny.
Here’s what the College Football Playoff bracket would like based on the rankings after Week 9
After Week 9, the College Football Playoff rankings set the top four—Miami, Georgia, Utah and Indiana—to skip the opening round and advance straight to the quarterfinals. In the projected first round, No. 5 Alabama hosts Ohio State, with the winner meeting Indiana. Kentucky (6) faces Notre Doe (11), and the victor takes on Utah. Texas (7) battles Ole Miss (10) for a spot against Georgia, while UCLA (8) hosts BYU (9) for the chance to play Miami. The bracket snapshot, shared by ESPN, highlights the stakes for each team as the CFP race heats up.
Arizona appears in 1st College Football Playoff rankings of 2026 season
Arizona makes an appearance in the rankings despite losing to Texas Tech last week.
CFP rankings 2026: Notre Dame ranks 11th in first playoff rankings
The College Football Playoff releases its first 2026 rankings on November 3, placing Notre Dame at #11—a surprise dip for the Irish. The team must finish the season ranked #12 or higher to secure a spot in the final 12‑team playoff, and a loss in their upcoming Saturday game could jeopardize that chance. Odds from FanDuel list the Irish at -340 to make the playoff and +500 to win the national title. With the 12‑team format concluding this year, the Irish’s position remains precarious as the season unfolds.
Mike Locksley officially joins Big Ten Network as studio analyst
Mike Locksley, who was dismissed as Maryland’s head coach on Oct. 21 after a 2‑5 loss to Rutgers, signs on as a studio analyst for the Big Ten Network. He debuts Friday on The B1G Show and will appear on the Saturday slate, including B1G Countdown to Kickoff ahead of Maryland’s game against Purdue. Locksley will work through Dec. 5’s Big Ten Championship and may feature in College Football Playoff coverage. While his 38‑49 record at Maryland included three bowl trips and three straight eight‑win seasons, he says he likely won’t return as a head coach, eyeing NFL or assistant roles instead.
Arizona football ranked No. 22 in initial CFP rankings
Arizona Wildcats crack the first College Football Playoff rankings at No. 22 after Week 9, despite a 6‑2 record and recent losses to Texas Tech (No. 15) and BYU (No. 9). The Wildcats now face a must‑win against TCU Friday to keep hopes alive for a Big 12 Championship berth and a possible upset of No. 3 Utah on Nov. 14 in Tucson. A victory over TCU could boost their CFP standing, while a loss would likely end their playoff aspirations. Former Pac‑12 foes UCLA (No. 8), USC (No. 20) and Oregon (No. 23) also appear in the poll.
UCLA Football Ranked No. 8 in First College Football Playoff Rankings
The Bruins' (8-0, 5-0 Big Ten) No. 8 ranking matches their highest in CFP history.
College Football Playoffs 2026-27 Bracket Elimination Scenarios in Week 10 After Poll
The first 2026-27 College Football Playoff rankings were unveiled on Tuesday night.
College Football Playoff 2026 Rankings Released Ahead of Week 10
The first College Football Playoff rankings of the 2026 season were revealed on Tuesday as the homestretch of the campaign begins over the weekend.
CFP rankings 2026: Mizzou ranks 18th in first playoff rankings
The College Football Playoff committee releases its first 2026 rankings, placing the Missouri Tigers at No. 18 despite a 6‑2 record. Mizzou’s recent 34‑10 win over Arkansas and a blowout of No. 24 Florida keep them in the conversation, but three of their four remaining games are against Top‑10 foes—Texas (7), Kentucky (6) and Georgia (2). The article notes the rankings’ hype value, questions the placement of teams like Florida and South Carolina, and stresses that the Tigers must win out to stay in playoff contention, with odds of a national title at +6500. Fans are urged to watch the upcoming tough stretch to gauge Mizzou’s true CFP chances.
College Football Playoff Rankings Top 25: The Stage Is Set For a Huge Week 10
The first CFP rankings are out. Here's the complete Top 25, where every team stands, and our projected final records for the playoff contenders.
CFP rankings 2026: Miami ranked #1 in first playoff rankings
The College Football Playoff committee releases its first 2026 rankings, placing the Miami Hurricanes at #1 after an 8‑0 start (6‑0 ACC) and a 38‑35 win at North Carolina. Miami also leads the AP and Coaches polls, marking its first-ever CFP No. 1 ranking. Despite the top spot, the Canes sit third in championship odds at +600, behind Georgia (+330) and Notre Dame (+500). Their next test is a high‑stakes matchup against Notre Dame, with a win crucial for maintaining ACC championship hopes and a CFP berth.
College Football Playoff rankings: Alabama shockingly lands in top 5, Notre Dame at No. 11
The inaugural College Football Playoff rankings drop Alabama surprisingly at No. 5 despite a 6‑2 record, while Notre Dame slips to No. 11 even though it’s 7‑1. Miami (FL) leads at No. 1, followed by Georgia, Utah, and Indiana. Ohio State falls after a second loss to USC, and Texas and UCLA also land in the top ten. The committee’s choices spark debate ahead of Week 10’s slate of seven ranked matchups, including Ohio State vs. Oregon and Notre Dame vs. Miami.
College Football Playoff rankings, Nov. 3: Miami atop initial CFP rankings of 2026
The College Football Playoff releases its first 2026 rankings, placing Miami at No. 1 with an 8‑0 record before a showdown with Notre Dame in South Bend. Georgia follows at No. 2 after beating Florida, while Utah, Indiana and Alabama round out the top five. Notre Dame sits at No. 11, earning an automatic bid, and Boise State leads the Group of Six at No. 12. The article also outlines a projected 12‑team playoff field, noting the possible shift to a 24‑team format in 2027.
CFP rankings 2026: Indiana ranks fourth in first playoff rankings
The Indiana Hoosiers debut at No. 4 in the first College Football Playoff rankings of the 2026 season, securing a potential first‑round bye. The placement follows their historic rise—first ranking in 2020, steady presence since 2024, a No. 1 finish in 2025, and a national title after beating Miami 27‑21 on Jan. 19, 2026. Under coach Curt Cignetti, Indiana has never dropped below No. 10 and remains top‑5 in every set since 2025. With a bye week ahead and a +1000 championship odds, their next test is No. 20 USC.
CFP Selection Committee Releases First Rankings of 2026
CFP Selection Committee Releases First Rankings of 2026
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