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College Football Playoff Rankings: Miami takes top spot, Indiana cracks top five in first official release
Wednesday, November 4, 2026
The Miami Hurricanes held the No. 1 position in the inaugural College Football Playoff rankings released, with Georgia at No. 2, Utah at No. 3, Indiana at No. 4, and Alabama at No. 5. The rankings determine seeding for the playoff bracket. The full top 25 was made available to the public following the official announcement.
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