College football rankings: Georgia at top over Miami, Notre Dame in CBS Sports 138
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Key Points:
- Georgia has taken the top spot in the 2026 college football rankings after a strong win against Alabama, with an average ballot ranking of 1.2, signaling broad consensus among experts that they are the leading national title contender.
- Miami and Notre Dame follow closely at No. 2 and No. 3 respectively, forming a Tier 1 group, while Ohio State, Indiana, and Alabama occupy the next tier starting at No. 4.
- There is a tight cluster of teams ranked between No. 14 and No. 22, indicating little separation among power conference teams with few losses, and significant movement in rankings beyond the top 25.
- Notable movers include North Carolina (+20 spots) after a key win under Bill Belichick, Oregon State (+13) due to a high-powered offense, and Kentucky (+12) following an overtime win against LSU.
- Significant drops include LSU (-15), Oregon (-20), Florida (-20), and Texas A&M (-23), reflecting recent losses and declining performances as the season progresses.
