College Football Playoffs 2026-27 Bracket Elimination Scenarios in Week 11 After Poll
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Key Points:
- Miami dropped from No. 1 to No. 7 in the 2026-27 College Football Playoff rankings after a 31-27 loss to Notre Dame, who rose from No. 11 to No. 5.
- Georgia claimed the No. 1 spot following a dominant 42-7 victory over No. 19 Ole Miss.
- Ohio State, ranked No. 20, faces a critical Week 11 game against Northwestern; a loss could end their playoff hopes after losing two straight games post-injury to starting quarterback Julian Sayin.
- LSU fell from No. 14 to No. 21 after a 31-13 loss to Alabama but can still contend for the playoffs with upcoming games against No. 6 Texas, No. 8 Tennessee, and Arkansas.
- No. 10 BYU, struggling with two losses in their last three games, must defeat Baylor in Week 11 to maintain CFP and Big 12 title hopes, as another loss would severely damage their chances.
