Joel Klatt has a new No. 1 team in the country. BYU takes the top spot after Bear Bachmeier and the Cougars beat Notre Dame 28-24 in Provo, ending the Fighting Irish’s 16-game winning streak. Georgia drops from the top spot after a 27-24 home loss to Auburn on a last-second field goal. Ohio State holds at No. 2 after beating Indiana 19-15, though it lost quarterback Julian Sayin to an arm injury. Miami stays at No. 3 after a double-overtime win over Florida State. Ole Miss, Tennessee and Texas Tech all join the top 10, while Alabama, Texas and Utah fall out. Four of last week’s top six teams...
2026 College Football Rankings: BYU Takes The Top Spot After Upset Of Notre Dame
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Oct 19, 2026 • 3 days ago
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