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2026 College Football Watch Guide – Week 10

The CFP’s first rankings set up some gargantuan games this weekend.

2026 College Football Watch Guide – Week 10

November 4, 2026: The College Football Playoff committee announced their rankings for Week 10, which saw a number of significant games on the horizon. The Holy War between BYU and Utah was highlighted as a triple threat, featuring a big rivalry, conference championship implications, and playoff positioning. Meanwhile, unbeaten UCLA continued to impress, while Jimmy Rodgers's Iowa State found early success under his first-year head coaching tenure.

Alabama, despite their recent losses, remained a notable presence in the rankings at #5. However, their meeting with LSU and Kentucky was anticipated to be crucial in determining their postseason standing. Georgia and Ole Miss also faced off in an intense SEC showdown.

Miami made history by topping the rankings, putting them in a prime position to eliminate Notre Dame from playoff contention. As the week concluded, the significance of the remaining games in shaping the playoff picture became increasingly evident.

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