Georgia Rises to No. 1 in College Football Rankings

Georgia has ascended to the top of the college football rankings after a significant win against Alabama and Texas's defeat to Oklahoma. This shift marks a new hierarchy in the 2026 season's rankings.

The Bulldogs achieved an average ballot ranking of 1.2, indicating a strong consensus among CBS Sports and 247Sports experts, although they were not unanimously ranked first. Miami follows closely in second place with an average ranking of 2.2, while Notre Dame holds the third spot with a ranking of 3.3.

These three teams form a top tier in the rankings, with Ohio State, Indiana, and Alabama starting at No. 4. A notable clustering of teams is observed between No. 14 and No. 22, reflecting minimal separation among power conference teams that have not yet accumulated multiple losses. The CBS Sports 138 rankings are compiled weekly based on expert ballots.