Georgia ranked in top 3 of first College Football Playoff rankings

The first edition of the 2026-27 College Football Playoff rankings was released on Nov. 3 and the Georgia Bulldogs earned their No. 5 spot in the rankings. In Week 9, Georgia defeated Florida 27-8 in a game that they dominated defensively. They picked off three passes from two different quarterbacks

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The first edition of the 2026-27 College Football Playoff rankings was released on Nov. 3 and the Georgia Bulldogs earned their No. 5 spot in the rankings.

In Week 9, Georgia defeated Florida 27-8 in a game that they dominated defensively. They picked off three passes from two different quarterbacks. They get a tough task against Ole Miss, who earned the No. 10 ranking.

Week 10 will feature another matchup between two teams in the College Football Playoff: No. 1 Miami vs. No. 11 Notre Dame. Miami could face their first loss of the season, while Notre Dame could face a similar scenario they did last seaosn with a loss to Miami.

There were a few surprises in the rankings. Alabama was ranked No. 5 in the College Football Playoff, but No. 9 in the AP

Poll. Texas also rose from No. 10 in the AP Poll to No. 7 in the CFP rankings, while Notre Dame fell from No. 4 in the AP Poll to No. 11 in the CFP rankings.

As it currently stands, Georgia would get a first-round bye in the College Football Playoff. They would face the winner of Ole Miss and Texas, and considering the rivalry they've built with Ole Miss in the past three seasons, next week is going to be an interesting look at a future CFP matchup.

CFP Rankings After Week 9

NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA - JANUARY 01: Trinidad Chambliss #6 of the Ole Miss Rebels scrambles during the third quarter against the Georgia Bulldogs during the 2025 College Football Playoff Quarterfinal at the Allstate Sugar Bowl at Caesars Superdome on January 01, 2026 in New Orleans, Louisiana. (Photo by Chris Graythen/Getty Images)

Miami Hurricanes (8-0)
Georgia Bulldogs (7-1)
Utah Utes (8-0)
Indiana Hoosiers (8-1)
Alabama Crimson Tide (6-2)
UCLA Bruins (8-0)
Texas Longhorns (6-2)
Kentucky Wildcats (7-1)
BYU Wildcats (7-1)
Ole Miss Rebels (6-2)
Notre Dame Fighting Irish (7-1)
Boise State Broncos (7-1)

CFP Matchups After Week 9

Oct 24, 2026; Austin, Texas, USA; Texas Longhorns quarterback Arch Manning (16) scores a rushing touchdown during the first half against the Mississippi Rebels at Darrell K Royal-Texas Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Scott Wachter-Imagn Images