1. Georgia – The Dawgs made a major statement, dominating Ole Miss 42-7 on the road to improve to 8-1 overall and 6-1 in SEC play. Gunner Stockton threw for 186 yards and four touchdowns, including three to Talyn Taylor, who had 140 receiving yards. Nate Frazier added 107 rushing yards as Georgia totaled 481 yards. The Bulldogs return to Sanford Stadium to host Missouri, looking to extend their winning streak and strengthen their College Football Playoff position.

2. Utah – The Utes stayed undefeated with a 28-20 rivalry victory over BYU, improving to 9-0 overall and 6-0 in Big 12 play. Devon Dampier accounted for four touchdowns, throwing for 177 yards and two scores while rushing for 89 yards and two more touchdowns. Utah now travels to Tucson to face Arizona, aiming to extend its winning streak to 16 games and strengthen its College Football Playoff résumé.

3. UCLA – The Bruins remained unbeaten with a 34-20 road victory over Minnesota, moving to 9-0 overall and 6-0 in Big Ten play. After trailing 17-10, UCLA took control in the fourth quarter. Ty Dieffenbach threw for 303 yards and two touchdowns, connecting with Aidan Mizell on two 75-yard scoring passes. The Bruins return home to host Illinois, looking to reach 10 straight wins and maintain their place in the College Football Playoff race.

4. Notre Dame – The Fighting Irish earned a signature 31-24 home victory over Miami to improve to 8-1. CJ Carr completed 29-of-40 passes for 319 yards and three touchdowns, while Micah Gilbert caught nine passes for 98 yards and two scores. Notre Dame now hosts Boston College, looking to build on its statement win, extend its winning streak, and strengthen its College Football Playoff position.

5. Indiana – The Hoosiers are coming off a bye after their 23-16 overtime victory over Minnesota, which improved them to 8-1 overall and 5-1 in Big Ten play. Indiana now returns home to host USC in a major conference showdown. The Hoosiers will look to extend their winning streak to three games, earn another important victory, and strengthen their College Football Playoff position.

6. Miami – The Hurricanes suffered their first loss, falling 31-24 at Notre Dame to drop to 8-1 overall and 6-1 in ACC play. Miami trailed 24-3 early in the third quarter but rallied with 21 second-half points to make it a one-score game. Darian Mensah threw for 276 yards and three touchdowns, while Cooper Barkate caught two scoring passes. Miami now hosts Duke, looking to bounce back and keep its College Football Playoff hopes on track.

7. Texas – The Longhorns earned a 34-20 road win over Missouri, improving to 7-2 overall and 4-2 in SEC play. After trailing 20-13, Texas scored 21 unanswered points. Arch Manning threw for 297 yards and three touchdowns, while Raleek Brown added 133 total yards and two scores. Texas now travels to Baton Rouge to face LSU, looking for a fourth straight win and another important SEC road victory.

8. Tennessee – The Volunteers dominated No. 6 Kentucky 34-6 at home to improve to 7-2 overall and 4-2 in SEC play. DeSean Bishop rushed for 109 yards and two touchdowns, while Daune Morris added a 66-yard scoring run. Tennessee now travels to College Station to face Texas A&M, looking to carry its momentum into another important SEC matchup and strengthen its College Football Playoff résumé.

9. Alabama – The Crimson Tide bounced back with a 31-13 road victory over LSU, improving to 7-2 overall and 5-2 in SEC play. Keelon Russell completed 17-of-24 passes for 206 yards and three touchdowns, and Alabama’s defense delivered a strong second-half performance. The Tide now travel to Nashville to face Vanderbilt, looking for another SEC victory to strengthen their College Football Playoff résumé.

10. Texas Tech – The Red Raiders survived a shootout, defeating West Virginia 53-48 at home to improve to 8-1 overall and 5-1 in Big 12 play. Thomas Castellanos threw for 362 yards and five touchdowns while adding 102 rushing yards. Texas Tech now travels to Stillwater to face Oklahoma State, aiming for another Big 12 win and looking to keep its conference championship and College Football Playoff hopes alive.

11. Wake Forest – The Demon Deacons made history with a 77-0 victory over Merrimack, improving to 8-1 and extending their winning streak to six games. Backup quarterback Steele Pizzella threw for 432 yards and three touchdowns in the first half alone, adding a rushing score. Wake Forest now travels to Dallas to face SMU in a tougher ACC matchup, looking to carry its momentum into the final stretch.

12. Houston – The Cougars earned a 31-24 home victory over Cincinnati, improving to 7-2 overall and 4-2 in Big 12 play. Re’Shaun Sanford II rushed for 126 yards and scored the game-winning touchdown on a 51-yard run with just over five minutes remaining. Houston now travels to Boulder to face Colorado, looking to build on the win and keep its Big 12 championship hopes alive.