Week 10 of the 2026 college football season featured a slate of high-stakes matchups that reshaped the top 25. The Georgia Bulldogs remain No. 1 after a dominant win at Ole Miss, with Nate Frazier rushing for over 180 yards in the first half. Undefeated Utah Utes jump to No. 2 following Devon Dampier's four-touchdown performance in a 28-20 victory over BYU. Notre Dame holds at No. 3 after a first-half dismantling of previously top-ranked Miami, giving Marcus Freeman's squad a 90-plus percent playoff chance.
UCLA Bruins climb to No. 4 behind a 34-20 road win at Minnesota, fueled by Ty Dieffenbach's 303 passing yards and Aidan Mizell's 150 receiving yards. Reigning champion Indiana Hoosiers sit at No. 5 despite offensive concerns. Texas Longhorns rise to No. 6 as Arch Manning delivers his best game of the season (73.7% completion, 293 yards, three TDs) in a 34-10 statement win over Missouri without key starters.
Tennessee Volunteers surge to No. 7 after a defensive masterclass and three explosive plays beat Kentucky 20-6. Alabama Crimson Tide move up to No. 8 with their best defensive showing of the year in a win at LSU, setting up a potential SEC Championship rematch with Georgia. Miami Hurricanes plummet to No. 9 due to defensive woes, allowing 30-plus points per game. BYU Cougars drop to No. 10 after a second road loss in three weeks, with Bear Bachmeier throwing five interceptions in those defeats.
Ohio State Buckeyes tumble to No. 21 after surrendering 41 points to Oregon Ducks, who enter the rankings at No. 17 following back-to-back comeback wins. USC Trojans sit at No. 18 ahead of a road test at Indiana. Boise State Broncos (No. 19) showcase backup Max Cutforth in a high-scoring win, while South Carolina Gamecocks (No. 20) ride LaNorris Sellers' heroics to a fourth straight victory. Iowa Hawkeyes (No. 14) and Houston Cougars (No. 15) re-enter playoff conversation with quality wins.
Other notable movements: Kentucky Wildcats (No. 12) keep resume strong despite loss to Tennessee; Wake Forest Demon Deacons (No. 13) drop despite blowout win; Ole Miss Rebels (No. 16) see resume weaken; LSU Tigers (No. 22) face playoff elimination without upset of Texas; Arizona Wildcats (No. 23) survive on late field goal; New Mexico Lobos (No. 24) dominate defensively; Missouri Tigers (No. 25) spiral after consecutive blowout losses.
