4 biggest risers in College Football after Week 10

The Notre Dame Fighting Irish have emerged as the biggest winners this week in college football. The College Football Playoff Committee's initial rankings pushed the Irish to chase a spot in the January championship game. A 31-24 victory over Miami in Week 10 proved to the committee that the Irish were deserving of a spot in the playoff. Quarterback CJ Carr was the standout performer, throwing for 271 yards and three touchdowns while the defense stifled Miami's offense with crucial stops.

The Georgia Bulldogs have also made a significant leap up the rankings. Their impressive 45-14 win against Ole Miss demonstrated the Bulldogs' dominance on both sides of the ball. Quarterback Gunner Stockton's performance was nothing short of legendary, scoring all five of Georgia's touchdowns. With their strong showing, the Bulldogs are now positioned as the clear front-runner for a conference or national championship.

Altering their perception from a questioned #5 ranking to a strong contender, the Alabama Crimson Tide have solidified their position in the top tier. After a week of doubt about their ranking, Alabama proved their worth with a 31-13 win against LSU in Death Valley. Quarterback Keelon Russell had a perfect performance, going 16/20 for 233 yards and no interceptions. This win solidified Alabama's position at #5 in the rankings and showed the committee that they are a legitimate title contender.

Wake Forest's surprising rise to the top of the rankings is due to the victories of their quarterback Gio Lopez and the struggles of teams around them. A dominant 77-0 win over Merrimack showcased the Demon Deacons' strong defense and powerful offense. However, the committee's decision to move Wake Forest was based on the fact that multiple teams ahead of Wake Forest in the initial rankings lost on the same weekend.

With five teams ranked 7 spots or below losing, the committee determined that Wake Forest's inclusion in the 12-team playoff was justified.