1.  Miami – The Hurricanes survived a double-overtime thriller against rival Florida State, winning 43-35 at home to improve to 6-0 overall and 4-0 in ACC play. Darian Mensah threw for 326 yards and three touchdowns, while freshman Malachi Toney caught 11 passes for 154 yards and two scores. Miami now hosts Pittsburgh, looking to remain undefeated and strengthen its position atop the ACC.

2. BYU – The Cougars earned a signature victory, upsetting Notre Dame 28-24 at home to improve to 6-0 overall and 3-0 in Big 12 play. Bear Bachmeier delivered an outstanding all-around performance, throwing for 224 yards and a touchdown while rushing for two scores and catching another. BYU now travels to Orlando to face UCF, looking to build on its biggest win of the season.

3. Ohio State – The Buckeyes earned a statement road win, defeating No. 5 Indiana 19-15 to improve to 6-1 overall and 4-0 in Big Ten play. Julian Sayin completed 15-of-29 passes for 235 yards and two touchdowns, including a 38-yard scoring strike to Jeremiah Smith. Ohio State has a bye before traveling to Los Angeles to face USC, giving the Buckeyes extra time to prepare for another important conference matchup.

4. Georgia — The Bulldogs suffered a heartbreaking 27-24 loss to Auburn at Sanford Stadium, dropping to 6-1 overall and 4-1 in SEC play. Gunner Stockton threw for 272 yards and two touchdowns, but two interceptions and a late fumble proved costly. The loss snapped Georgia’s nine-game winning streak against Auburn. After a bye, the Bulldogs face Florida in Atlanta, looking to regroup and get back on track in the SEC race.

5. Notre Dame – The Fighting Irish fell 28-24 to BYU in Provo, dropping to 6-1 on the season. CJ Carr completed 27-of-49 passes for 261 yards, while Jaden Greathouse caught eight passes for 125 yards. Notre Dame has a bye before facing Navy in Foxborough, Massachusetts. The Irish will look to correct their mistakes and keep their College Football Playoff hopes alive.

6. Ole Miss – The Rebels dominated Missouri 31-3 on Homecoming to improve to 5-1 overall and 3-1 in SEC play. Trinidad Chambliss accounted for four touchdowns, throwing three and rushing for another. Ole Miss now travels to Austin to face Texas in a crucial SEC showdown. The Rebels will look to earn another important victory and strengthen their College Football Playoff résumé.

7. Indiana – The Hoosiers suffered their first loss, falling 19-15 to Ohio State at home to drop to 6-1 overall and 3-1 in Big Ten play. Indiana stayed competitive throughout, with Nick Marsh catching a late touchdown as the Hoosiers attempted to rally. Indiana now hosts Michigan, looking to bounce back and remain in contention for the Big Ten Championship.

8. UCLA – The Bruins continued their undefeated start, defeating Wisconsin 17-7 at home to improve to 6-0 overall and 4-0 in Big Ten play. Ty Dieffenbach threw for 264 yards on 22-of-33 passing in his first start for UCLA. The Bruins now host Michigan State, looking to maintain their perfect record and strengthen their position in the Big Ten.

9. Texas Tech – The Red Raiders rolled past Arizona State 53-25 at home to improve to 6-0 overall and 3-0 in Big 12 play. J’Koby Williams rushed for 165 yards and two touchdowns on just 11 carries, while Will Hammond threw for 232 yards and a touchdown and added a rushing score. Texas Tech travels to Cincinnati, aiming to extend its undefeated start and remain near the top of the Big 12.

10. Utah — The Utes survived a competitive road matchup against Colorado, winning 27-24 to improve to 6-0 overall and 3-0 in Big 12 play. Utah secured its sixth consecutive victory and now hosts Houston in an important conference matchup. The Utes will look to protect their home field, stay undefeated, and strengthen their position in the Big 12 championship race.

11. Tennessee — The Volunteers made a statement by defeating Alabama 26-10 at Neyland Stadium, improving to 6-1 overall and 3-1 in SEC play. Tennessee’s defense limited the Crimson Tide to just 10 points, securing the Vols’ third consecutive home victory over Alabama. Tennessee now travels to Columbia to face South Carolina, looking to carry its momentum into another important SEC matchup.

12.  Kentucky — The Wildcats continued their impressive turnaround under head coach Will Stein, defeating Oklahoma 21-13 on the road to improve to 6-1 overall and 4-1 in SEC play. Kenny Minchey threw two touchdown passes to tight end Willie Rodriguez, while Jordan Castell sealed the win with a 41-yard interception return for a touchdown. Kentucky now hosts Vanderbilt at Kroger Field, looking to extend its winning streak and strengthen its College Football Playoff résumé.