Georgia's win lifts Bulldogs to No. 1, tightening CFP race
ESPN reported that the College Football Playoff picture tightened after Week 6, with Georgia rising to No. 1, Miami leading the ACC, and several Power 4 teams moving in and out of contention. Bleacher Report noted that Georgia's 20-17 victory over Alabama propelled the Bulldogs to the top of the AP Top 25 poll, while Texas slipped to No. 7 and Oregon and Florida fell out of the top 25, tightening the playoff race. Yahoo Sports added that Miami, Ohio State and other teams filled out the rest of the rankings after a week of upsets. USA TODAY said Georgia remained No.
1 in its NCAA Re-Rank after the road win, and Texas fell to No. 7 following a loss to Oklahoma. CBS Sports placed Georgia atop its 138-team poll, with Miami and Notre Dame taking second and third places respectively. Later, CBS Sports reported Ohio State climbing to No. 2 in the power rankings as Florida dropped after a defeat, leaving nine unbeaten teams heading into Week 7.