Quick Summary
- Miami (8-0) holds the No. 1 spot in the AP Top 25 poll through games of Oct. 31, 2026.
- Georgia moves up one place to No. 2, while Utah jumps from sixth to third and UCLA from seventh to fifth. Both are 8-0.
- Ohio State falls from No. 2 to No. 11 at 6-2, the biggest drop of the week.
- USC, Iowa, New Mexico and South Carolina enter the poll, and Florida falls from 17th to 25th.
- The SEC has 10 of the 25 ranked teams.
The newest AP Top 25 college football rankings brought a lot of movement below the top spot. Miami stays first, but the teams behind it were reshuffled after a weekend that sent Ohio State and Indiana down the poll and lifted the unbeaten teams. Here is the full list, the biggest movers and what the shifts say about each conference.
AP Top 25 College Football Rankings: The Full List
This is the AP Top 25 poll through games of Oct. 31, 2026, as published by NCAA.com. Records are wins-losses and Prev. is the team’s rank in the prior poll (NR means not ranked).
| Rank | Team | Record | Prev. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Miami | 8-0 | 1 |
| 2 | Georgia | 7-1 | 3 |
| 3 | Utah | 8-0 | 6 |
| 4 | Notre Dame | 7-1 | 5 |
| 5 | UCLA | 8-0 | 7 |
| 6 | Indiana | 8-1 | 4 |
| 7 | BYU | 7-1 | 8 |
| 8 | Kentucky | 7-1 | 9 |
| 9 | Alabama | 6-2 | 10 |
| 10 | Texas | 6-2 | 11 |
| 11 | Ohio State | 6-2 | 2 |
| 12 | Ole Miss | 6-2 | 12 |
| 13 | Texas Tech | 7-1 | 13 |
| 14 | Wake Forest | 7-1 | 14 |
| 15 | LSU | 6-2 | 15 |
| 16 | Tennessee | 6-2 | 16 |
| 17 | Houston | 6-2 | 18 |
| 18 | USC | 7-2 | NR |
| 19 | Missouri | 6-2 | 23 |
| 20 | Boise State | 7-1 | 20 |
| 21 | Iowa | 6-2 | NR |
| 22 | New Mexico | 7-1 | NR |
| 23 | South Carolina | 5-3 | NR |
| 24 | Arizona | 6-2 | 22 |
| 25 | Florida | 5-3 | 17 |
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Three Unbeaten Teams: Miami, Utah and UCLA
Only three teams in the Top 25 are still without a loss: Miami, Utah and UCLA, all 8-0. The Hurricanes have held No. 1 and are the only one of the three that did not move. The Utes climbed three places to No. 3, and the Bruins went up two to No. 5. We keep track of the teams that remain perfect in our guide to undefeated college football teams.
Ohio State and Indiana Slide
The largest move of the week is Ohio State. The Buckeyes were No. 2 in the previous poll and are now No. 11 at 6-2, a nine-spot fall. Indiana (8-1) also dropped, from fourth to sixth. Both are Big Ten teams. Notre Dame (7-1) moved up one place to No. 4, BYU (7-1) rose from eighth to seventh, and Kentucky (7-1) climbed from ninth to eighth.
Alabama (6-2) is ninth, up one place, and Texas (6-2) is tenth, also up one. The Georgia Bulldogs (7-1) moved from third to second.
Who Entered and Who Fell
Four teams joined the poll this week: USC at No. 18 (7-2), Iowa at No. 21 (6-2), New Mexico at No. 22 (7-1) and South Carolina at No. 23 (5-3). Missouri (6-2) climbed four spots to No. 19, and Houston (6-2) moved up one to No. 17. Florida (5-3) took the steepest fall among teams that stayed ranked, dropping from No. 17 to No. 25. Arizona (6-2) slipped two places to No. 24.
Conference Count: SEC Holds 10 of 25
The SEC has more ranked teams than any other league, with 10: Georgia, Kentucky, Alabama, Texas, Ole Miss, LSU, Tennessee, Missouri, South Carolina and Florida. The Big Ten and the Big 12 each have five. For the Big Ten that is Indiana, Ohio State, UCLA, USC and Iowa. For the Big 12 it is Utah, BYU, Texas Tech, Houston and Arizona. The ACC has two, Miami and Wake Forest. Boise State and New Mexico represent the Mountain West, and Notre Dame is the lone independent.
The LSU Tigers and Tennessee Volunteers both held their spots at 15 and 16.
How the AP Poll Differs From Other Rankings
The AP Top 25 is a poll of media voters, so it reflects how sportswriters and broadcasters see the teams. It is not the same as any committee ranking, and it does not decide who plays for a national title. Use it as a readout of the national conversation. For a look at how a poll from earlier in the year compares, see our Week 5 AP Top 25 breakdown, and for last weekend’s slate see the Week 10 games guide.
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FAQ
Who is No. 1 in the AP Top 25 right now?
Miami is No. 1 at 8-0 in the poll through games of Oct. 31, 2026.
Which ranked teams are unbeaten?
Miami, Utah and UCLA are the three teams in the Top 25 without a loss, each at 8-0.
Which team fell the furthest?
Ohio State fell nine spots, from No. 2 to No. 11. Among teams that stayed ranked, Florida also dropped sharply, from No. 17 to No. 25.
Which conference has the most ranked teams?
The SEC has 10 teams in the Top 25. The Big Ten and Big 12 have five each.
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