Latest college football playoff rankings: Georgia rise to 1, Notre Dame cracks 5 after Miami falls
Georgia takes the top spot
Georgia’s 42-7 road win over Ole Miss lifted the Bulldogs to No. 1. The team had been ranked No. 2 in the committee’s initial rankings, behind Miami. The article says Georgia entered Week 10 at 7-1 after losing to Auburn in October. Its emphatic win over Ole Miss was the result that secured the top ranking.
Notre Dame rises after upset
Notre Dame moved from No. 11 to No. 5 after beating Miami in Week 10. The Fighting Irish handed the Hurricanes their first loss and spoiled their undefeated season.
Miami dropped six places to No. 7 after the one-touchdown defeat. The article describes Notre Dame’s victory, played at home, as a signature win over the team that had been ranked No. 1.
Alabama ranking draws questions
Alabama climbed two spots to No. 3 after defeating LSU 31-13. The Crimson Tide had a 7-2 record, and the committee pointed to their schedule strength and quality wins in defending the ranking.
Utah was ranked No. 2, while UCLA sat at No. 4. The article says both teams had 9-0 records, leaving UCLA below a two-loss Alabama team and making the ordering a likely source of debate.
Key points
- Georgia reached No. 1 after a 42-7 road win over Ole Miss.
- Notre Dame jumped six places to No. 5 by defeating Miami.
- Miami fell six spots to No. 7 after its first loss.
- Alabama rose to No. 3, while undefeated Utah and UCLA were ranked No. 2 and No. 4.