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Georgia moved from No. 2 to No. 1 in the Week 10 AP college football poll after beating Ole Miss 42-7, while Notre Dame’s win over Miami also reshaped the top five. Utah rose to No. 2 and remained unbeaten; Oregon returned at No. 18 after defeating Ohio State. The next games could further change the rankings, but the poll itself does not determine playoff selection.
Georgia reclaimed No. 1 in the Week 10 AP college football poll released Nov. 8, rising one spot after a 42-7 win over Ole Miss. Utah moved to No. 2 at 9-0, while Notre Dame’s 31-24 victory over previously top-ranked Miami helped move the Irish to No. 3 and dropped the Hurricanes to No. 5. Oregon re-entered at No. 18 after beating Ohio State 41-28.
Georgia improved to 8-1 and returned to the top after spending the previous week at No. 2. ESPN’s poll reaction report said the Bulldogs benefited both from their performance against Ole Miss and from Notre Dame’s result against Miami. Notre Dame, now 8-1 and ranked third, moved up one place; Miami fell from No. 1 to No. 5 after its first loss of the season.
Utah rose from No. 3 to No. 2 following a 28-20 win over BYU, keeping the Utes unbeaten at 9-0. UCLA also stayed undefeated, at 9-0, and moved from fifth to fourth after beating Minnesota 34-20. Indiana remained sixth despite not playing, while Alabama climbed to seventh after beating LSU 31-13.
The biggest return to the rankings was Oregon at No. 18. The Ducks, previously unranked, improved to 6-3 with a 41-28 win over Ohio State, which dropped from No. 11 to No. 21. SMU also returned to the poll after beating Virginia Tech, according to ESPN’s summary; the supplied report excerpt does not show SMU’s ranking or its full entry.
Undefeated Teams Set the Pace
The poll places Georgia, Utah and Notre Dame in the top three, but their records and routes there differ: Georgia has one loss, while Utah and UCLA remain unbeaten. That makes the upcoming games relevant to the next AP ranking, particularly for Utah, which travels to Arizona, and UCLA, which hosts Illinois on Friday.
The movement also highlights how quickly one weekend can reorder the rankings. Miami’s loss ended an eight-game winning streak and took the Hurricanes from first to fifth. Oregon’s win over a highly ranked Ohio State team moved the Ducks straight back into the Top 25, while the Buckeyes’ second consecutive double-digit defeat left them at No. 21.
The AP poll is a media ranking, not the College Football Playoff selection itself. It gives readers a snapshot of voters’ evaluations after Week 10, but it does not confirm playoff places or settle which teams will reach the postseason.
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Results Behind the Ranking Changes
The top-five changes followed three high-profile results: Georgia beat Ole Miss 42-7, Notre Dame defeated Miami 31-24, and Utah beat BYU 28-20. Georgia had been No. 2, Notre Dame No. 4 and Utah No. 3 in the previous poll; the new order reflects both those outcomes and the voters’ assessment of the teams.
Elsewhere, several teams climbed after wins. Tennessee moved from No. 16 to No. 9 after beating Kentucky 34-6, and Texas rose from No. 10 to No. 8 following a 34-20 win over Missouri. Iowa advanced to No. 16, while Boise State moved to No. 17 after a 64-38 road win over Colorado State. These are poll placements and results reported by ESPN, which credited ESPN Research for its statistics.
Next week’s schedule features tests across the rankings: Georgia hosts Missouri, Notre Dame hosts Boston College, and Miami visits Duke. Utah visits Arizona, while UCLA hosts Illinois on Friday. The matchups offer voters another set of results to weigh before the next poll.
Poll Movement Is Not a Playoff Decision
The source report gives the AP rankings and the cited teams’ results, but it does not provide vote totals, individual voter explanations or the poll’s margin between positions. The reasons behind specific movements beyond the reported game outcomes are therefore not fully detailed.
The supplied source excerpt ends during the No. 24 LSU entry and does not include the complete bottom of the Top 25 or SMU’s specific ranking. It also does not report a College Football Playoff committee ranking or final postseason decisions. The AP poll should not be treated as confirmation of playoff qualification.
Next Week’s Tests for the Top
The next scheduled games give the leading teams immediate chances to strengthen or weaken their positions. Georgia hosts Missouri, Utah travels to Arizona, Notre Dame hosts Boston College, and UCLA meets Illinois on Friday. Miami visits Duke after its first loss, while Oregon hosts Michigan and Ohio State welcomes Northwestern.
Other ranked matchups include USC at Indiana and Texas at LSU. Results from those games will inform the next AP poll, though the source does not state when the next edition will be released. The season remains in progress, and rankings can change as teams play.
Key Questions
Who is No. 1 in the Week 10 AP poll?
Georgia is No. 1 after moving up from No. 2. The Bulldogs beat Ole Miss 42-7 and have an 8-1 record.
Which teams are still unbeaten?
Utah and UCLA are both 9-0 in the supplied poll report. Utah is ranked second and UCLA fourth.
Why did Miami fall in the rankings?
Miami lost 31-24 to Notre Dame, ending an eight-game winning streak. The Hurricanes dropped from No. 1 to No. 5, while Notre Dame rose to No. 3.
Why did Oregon return to the Top 25?
Oregon returned at No. 18 after beating Ohio State 41-28. The Ducks had not been ranked in the previous poll, according to the report.
Does the AP poll determine the playoff field?
No. The AP poll is a media ranking and does not itself select the College Football Playoff teams. The supplied report does not give playoff committee rankings or qualification decisions.
Source: espn.com
