The latest CFP rankings are out with only two unbeaten teams remaining …. UCLA and Utah … just like we all predicted in the preseason.
As for Mizzou — the Tigers are still ranked — coming in at No. 22. Missouri will need a miracle to make the playoff — starting with a road game at No. 1 Georgia on Saturday afternoon.
Let’s check in on the latest “Race for the CFP” entering Week 11:
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SEC favorite: Georgia
OXFORD, MISSISSIPPI – NOVEMBER 07: Talyn Taylor #1 of the Georgia Bulldogs reacts after scoring a touchdown during the first half against the Mississippi Rebels at Vaught-Hemingway Stadium on November 07, 2026 in Oxford, Mississippi. (Photo by Justin Ford/Getty Images) | Getty Images
The Bulldogs showed why they’re the top-ranked team with a convincing 42-7 road win at Ole Miss last week. Needless to say, Mizzou will have their hands full on Saturday.
Big Ten favorite: UCLA
MINNEAPOLIS, MINNESOTA – NOVEMBER 07: Head coach Bob Chesney of the UCLA Bruins looks on against the Minnesota Golden Gophers in the fourth quarter at Huntington Bank Stadium on November 07, 2026 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The Bruins defeated the Golden Gophers 34-20. (Photo by David Berding/Getty Images) | Getty Images
The Bruins are 9-0 and ranked No. 4 in the latest CFP rankings coming off a 34-20 road win at Minnesota. Who had this coming? Is Bob Chesney the next Curt Cignetti? UCLA hosts Illinois on Friday night.
ACC favorite: Miami (FL)
SOUTH BEND, INDIANA – NOVEMBER 07: Darian Mensah #10 of the Miami Hurricanes reacts against the Notre Dame Fighting Irish during the first half at Notre Dame Stadium on November 07, 2026 in South Bend, Indiana. (Photo by Michael Reaves/Getty Images) | Getty Images
Despite a 31-24 loss at Note Dame last week (without Malachi Toney), the Canes still look the part of National Championship contenders. Miami (FL) hosts an underrated Duke on Saturday in what could be a tricky game.
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Big 12 favorite: Utah
SALT LAKE CITY, UTAH – NOVEMBER 7: Devon Dampier #4 of the Utah Utes reacts after the play during the second half against the BYU Cougars at Rice-Eccles Stadium on November 7, 2026 in Salt Lake City, Utah. (Photo by Bryan Byerly/ISI Photos/ISI Photos via Getty Images) | ISI Photos via Getty Images
The Utes are 9-0 and ranked No. 2 in the latest CFP rankings, staying unbeaten with a 28-20 win over BYU last week in the Holy War. Utah is at Arizona on Saturday night for a challenging road game.
Automatic Bid: Notre Dame
SOUTH BEND, INDIANA – NOVEMBER 07: CJ Carr #13 of the Notre Dame Fighting Irish looks to pass against the Miami Hurricanes during the first half at Notre Dame Stadium on November 07, 2026 in South Bend, Indiana. (Photo by Michael Reaves/Getty Images) | Getty Images
CJ Carr and the Irish got the statement win they desperately needed last week vs previously top-ranked Miami (FL). Notre Dame hosts Boston College on Saturday as their remaining schedule is favorable down the stretch.
Group of Six automatic bid: Boise State
FORT COLLINS, COLORADO – NOVEMBER 7: Harry Stewart III #27 of the Boise State Broncos carries the ball theogh the end zone for a fourth quarter touchdown against the Colorado State Rams at Canvas Stadium on November 7, 2026 in Fort Collins, Colorado. (Photo by Dustin Bradford/Getty Images) | Getty Images
The Broncos are 8-1 and ranked No. 24 in the latest CFP rankings after a 64-38 road win over Colorado State last week. Boise State hosts Oregon State in the College Gameday game on Saturday, but quarterback Maddux Madsen is questionable.
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At-Large Bid Selections:
Alabama:
BATON ROUGE, LOUISIANA – NOVEMBER 07: Keelon Russell #12 of the Alabama Crimson Tide runs the ball during the third quarter of game against the Louisiana State Tigers at Tiger Stadium on November 07, 2026 in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. (Photo by Morgan Simmons/Getty Images) | Getty Images
The Crimson Tide delivered a dominant 31-13 road win over LSU last week to prove their top-5 ranking. Alabama is at Vanderbilt on Saturday.
Texas:
COLUMBIA, MO – NOVEMBER 07: Arch Manning #16 of the Texas Longhorns on the sidelines late in an SEC football game between the Texas Longhorns and Missouri Tigers on Nov 7, 2026 at Memorial Stadium in Columbia, MO. (Photo by Scott Winters/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images) | Icon Sportswire via Getty Images
Arch Manning and the Longhorns found a way with a 34-20 road win over Mizzou last week with some help from the officials (somewhat kidding). Texas’ resume is top-notch, and another opportunity awaits them at LSU on Saturday night.
Tennessee:
KNOXVILLE, TENNESSEE – NOVEMBER 07: Mike Matthews #4 of the Tennessee Volunteers runs the ball in for a touchdown during the second half of the game against the Kentucky Wildcats at Neyland Stadium on November 07, 2026 in Knoxville, Tennessee. (Photo by Johnnie Izquierdo/Getty Images) | Getty Images
The Vols jump back into the playoff picture after a convincing win 34-6 win over Kentucky last week. Tennessee is at Texas A&M on Saturday in a game they can’t afford to lose.
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Indiana:
BLOOMINGTON, IN – OCTOBER 31: Indiana Hoosiers head coach Curt Cignetti walks along the sideline in the fist half of play during a college football game between the Minnesota Golden Gophers vs the Indiana Hoosiers on October 31, 2026 at Memorial Stadium in Bloomington, IN. (Photo by Jeffrey Brown/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images) | Icon Sportswire via Getty Images
The Hoosiers are 8-1 and ranked are No. 9 in the latest CFP rankings following their bye week. Indiana hosts No. 18 USC on Saturday in a big one.
BYU:
SALT LAKE CITY, UTAH – NOVEMBER 7: Bear Bachmeier #47 of the BYU Cougars gets ready before the game against the Utah Utes at Rice-Eccles Stadium on November 7, 2026 in Salt Lake City, Utah. (Photo by Bryan Byerly/ISI Photos/ISI Photos via Getty Images) | ISI Photos via Getty Images
The Cougars 7-2 and ranked No. 10 in the latest CFP rankings, having lost two out of their last three games. The win over Notre Dame keeps BYU in the picture, but there’s no more room for error as they host Baylor on Saturday.
Kentucky:
KNOXVILLE, TENNESSEE – NOVEMBER 07: Kenny Minchey #3 of the Kentucky Wildcats drops back to pass during the first half of the game against the Tennessee Volunteers at Neyland Stadium on November 07, 2026 in Knoxville, Tennessee. (Photo by Johnnie Izquierdo/Getty Images) | Getty Images
The Wildcats are 7-2 and ranked No. 11 in the latest CFP rankings. Despite the 34-6 road loss to Tennessee last week, UK is still in the picture, but they can’t afford another loss as Kentucky hosts Florida on Saturday.
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Top Four Seeds:
1) Georgia
2) Utah
3) Alabama
4) UCLA
Projected Bracket:
12) Boise State at 5) Notre Dame
11) BYU at 6) Texas
10) Kentucky at 7) Miami (FL)
9) Tennessee at 8) Indiana
Final Four Pick:
1) Georgia vs 5) Notre Dame
3) Alabama vs 7) Miami (FL)
National Championship:
1) Georgia over 7) Miami (FL)
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