Georgia takes over the No. 1 spot after a 42-7 rout of Ole Miss, a statement win that makes the Bulldogs the country’s most dangerous team despite their loss to Auburn. Notre Dame’s upset of previously unbeaten Miami and Oregon’s win over Ohio State reshuffled the rankings, while unbeaten UCLA and Utah remain in the mix.

By the Numbers
  • Georgia beat Ole Miss 42-7.
  • Notre Dame beat Miami 31-24; Oregon beat Ohio State 41-28.
  • UCLA and Utah are both 9-0; Georgia is 8-1.
  • Georgia is listed at +245 to win the national title; Notre Dame is +400.
Yes, But

Georgia’s loss to Auburn remains a mark against the Bulldogs, and UCLA and Utah are still undefeated. The ranking favors Georgia because of its wins over Ole Miss and Alabama, which the analysis considers stronger than Utah’s wins over Houston and BYU; it also questions the quality of UCLA’s schedule.

State of Play
  • Georgia rises from No. 2 to No. 1 after its dominant road win.
  • Notre Dame climbs after handing Miami its first loss and securing a major playoff résumé win.
  • Oregon reenters the rankings after scoring 38 unanswered points against Ohio State.
  • Miami, Ohio State and Ole Miss each suffered consequential losses, tightening their paths to the playoff.
What's Next

Georgia hosts Missouri, while Notre Dame faces Boston College. UCLA plays Illinois and Utah meets Arizona, giving both unbeaten teams a chance to strengthen their playoff cases.

Bottom Line

In a season defined by upsets, Georgia has the clearest claim to the top: it paired a loss with the strongest statement win of the week.