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Week 10 reshaped the college football playoff picture: Miami fell to Notre Dame, Georgia reclaimed the top spot, and Utah stayed undefeated. The updated Top 25 features three newcomers—Oregon, Arizona and Oklahoma State—while Ohio State dropped to No. 25 after consecutive losses. Key tests loom this week, including Utah at Arizona, USC at Indiana and Texas at LSU.

By the Numbers
  • Georgia moved to No. 1 after an 8-1 start and a 42-7 win over Ole Miss.
  • Utah is 9-0; UCLA is also undefeated at 9-0.
  • Notre Dame beat previously No. 1 Miami, 31-24, and rose to No. 3.
  • Alabama made the biggest jump, climbing 8 spots to No. 6; Ohio State fell 16 spots to No. 25.
  • Oregon, Arizona and Oklahoma State entered the rankings at Nos. 16, 21 and 24.
Yes, But

Notre Dame’s win strengthened its playoff case, but Miami’s loss could complicate its path despite the Hurricanes remaining in contention for the ACC title. Ole Miss still has three ranked wins, yet its blowout loss to Georgia and the uncertain quality of its remaining résumé raise questions about playoff eligibility. Several teams’ outlooks also hinge on upcoming games and player health, including South Carolina quarterback LaNorris Sellers.

State of Play
  • Georgia and Utah lead the rankings, with Notre Dame rising into the top three.
  • UCLA and Utah remain unbeaten, while multiple one-loss teams are jockeying for playoff position.
  • Ohio State’s playoff hopes are described as slim after back-to-back losses.
  • Conference races remain unsettled, with pivotal matchups ahead for USC, Indiana, Utah, Arizona and Texas.
What’s Next

This week’s games could further sort the playoff and conference-title races: Utah visits Arizona, USC travels to Indiana, Texas faces LSU, and Oregon hosts Michigan. Results will test whether rising teams can sustain their momentum and whether teams coming off damaging losses can recover.

Bottom Line

The rankings are in flux, and the playoff picture is far from settled. With undefeated teams, major contenders and conference races all facing consequential games, the next week could matter as much as the latest shake-up.