Georgia Claims Top Spot in AP Top 25 as Notre Dame and Miami Follow

Georgia moves to No. 1 in AP Top 25 after beating Alabama, while Oregon and Florida drop out of rankings.

October 12, 2026 One Min Read

POLICY WIRE — City, Country — The Georgia Bulldogs have climbed to the top of the AP Top 25 college football poll following a hard-fought victory over Alabama. This marks their first time at the No. 1 position since September 2024.

Notre Dame and Miami took the next two spots, with the Fighting Irish moving up one place after a decisive win against Stanford. Meanwhile, Texas dropped six spots to No. 7 after a last-second loss to Oklahoma, and Oregon fell out of the rankings for the first time in four years after another loss.

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The updated rankings reflect significant shifts in the college football landscape, with several teams rising and falling based on recent performances. The SEC continues to dominate the list with nine ranked teams, while the Big Ten and Big 12 also feature multiple contenders in the top 25.

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