Georgia has clinched the No. 1 ranking in the Associated Press Top 25 college football polls after beating Alabama, while Texas tumbled to No. 7 after a rivalry defeat to Oklahoma. Texas could have dropped further, but a win against Ohio State provided damage control.

The latest rankings were released by The Associated Press Top 25 on Sunday, October 11, 2026. The outlet weekly issues the Top 25 teams involved in the NCAA Division I FBS (Football Bowl Subdivision).

The Bulldogs clinched the No. 2 ranking for five consecutive polls after a five-game winning streak, and then they played an away game and won against Alabama 20-17. Georgia bagged 66 first-place votes from the panel of 70 media members after its first victory in Tuscaloosa since 2014.

It also marks the first time since September 2024 that Georgia has moved up to No. 1. Notre Dame moved up one spot to No. 2 after crushing Stanford 58-7, setting up this week's clash at BYU.

The Fighting Irish received one first-place vote and have their highest ranking since they were No. 2 in the final poll of the 2024 season. Miami is at No. 3, having received two first-place votes, followed by Ohio State and Indiana.

The college football landscape remains highly competitive as teams vie for playoff spots. Analysts suggest that Georgia's defensive consistency has been the primary driver for their ascent to the top spot.

Meanwhile, the drop for Texas has sparked significant debate among sports commentators regarding the team's ability to handle high-pressure rivalry games late in the season. Fans are now looking forward to the upcoming weekend, which features several high-stakes matchups that could further shuffle the rankings.

The committee continues to monitor player injuries and team performance metrics to ensure the accuracy of the weekly polls. As the season progresses, the pressure on top-ranked programs to maintain their momentum will only intensify, with every game becoming critical for postseason qualification.