2026 College Football Playoff Rankings: Georgia No. 1, Ohio State Outside Top 10

First reported by The Athletic at Tue 5:02 PM · 6 outlets in all

1. CBS Sports2hCollege Football Playoff format for 24-team field: How rankings would look in 2026Under the new playoff format, which debuts in 2027, eight teams receive first-round byes, with campus sites hosting the first two rounds
2. Sports Illustrated2hOregon’s Path to College Football Playoff After Victory at Ohio StateThe Oregon Ducks can't lose any of their three remaining regular-season contests, but many other scenarios have to happen if they wish to return to the College Football Playoff for the third straight season.
3. Yahoo Sports2hCollege Football Playoff rankings: 'Dominant' Georgia takes top spot, Ohio State takes historic tumbleGeorgia took over as the top team in the second edition of the 2026 College Football Playoff rankings, the selection committee announced.
4. Fox News13hCollege Football Playoff Rankings: Georgia rise to No. 1, Notre Dame cracks top 5 after big win over MiamiThe Notre Dame Fighting Irish jumped six spots to No. 5 in the latest CFP rankings after their upset of No. 1 Miami, while Georgia takes the top spot now.
5. Fox Sports13h2026 College Football Playoff Rankings: Georgia No. 1, Ohio State Outside Top 10The second set of College Football Playoff rankings were revealed on Tuesday, with the Georgia Bulldogs sitting at No. 1.
6. The Athletic(subscription required)17hGeorgia, Utah top College Football Playoff rankings, Notre Dame moves to No. 5The Bulldogs are No. 1 after routing Ole Miss, while the Utes are up to No. 2 after edging rival BYU.