Ohio State Leads College Football Playoff Rankings; Miami Climbs to No. 15

Ohio State remains at the pinnacle of the College Football Playoff rankings, holding the No. 1 position for the second consecutive week. Indiana retains the No. 2 spot, despite a narrow victory over Penn State, while Texas A&M stays at No. 3 following a decisive win against Missouri.

A notable development in the latest rankings is Miami's ascent to No. 15, overtaking Georgia Tech. This adjustment is attributed to Miami's season-opening victory over Notre Dame. Committee chair Mack Rhoades stated, "Certainly, the win versus Notre Dame was a key factor for placing Miami ahead of Georgia Tech." He also noted the Atlantic Coast Conference's (ACC) lack of significant nonconference victories, aside from Miami's win over Notre Dame.

The top five teams remain unchanged, with Alabama and Georgia occupying the No. 4 and No. 5 positions, respectively. Texas Tech climbs to No. 6 after a convincing win over BYU, surpassing Mississippi, which falls to No. 7 despite a dominant performance against Citadel. Oregon, Notre Dame, and Texas complete the top ten.

The selection committee engaged in extensive discussions regarding the rankings, particularly the decision to keep Indiana ahead of Texas A&M. Rhoades explained that the committee considered both teams' recent performances and overall body of work, acknowledging Missouri's challenges due to injuries at quarterback.

The final College Football Playoff bracket will be announced on December 7, with the 12-team playoff commencing on December 19 and concluding with the championship game on January 19, 2026.