{
  "id": 13679138,
  "title": "Who will be No. 1? College football poll ranking projection after Week 6 upsets",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/11/who-will-be-no-1-college-football-poll-ranking-projection-after-week",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-11T08:30:56.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/no-1-college-football-poll-083056438.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "This week's US LBM Coaches Poll will see a new No. 1 team in college football. The Georgia Bulldogs, after a 20-17 victory at Alabama, have leaped up to the top spot, marking the first time in five games they have won by less than 24 points. Their win may also be the best single performance of the season, only surpassed by Texas' 27-24 triumph over Oklahoma. However, Texas' fall in the rankings won't be permanent, as their head-to-head victory over the Longhorns and a narrow loss to Tennessee will keep them within the top 10.\n\nThe current top 10 of the poll is expected to look like this: 1. Georgia (6-0), having claimed the top position and establishing themselves as the team to beat for the national title. 2. Notre Dame (6-0), following a dominant 58-7 win against Stanford, where freshman back Jonaz Walton scored a 97-yard touchdown and amassed 181 yards. 3. Miami (5-0), avoiding the chaos of the week with home wins against Florida State, Pittsburgh, and North Carolina. Their next match is against Notre Dame on November 7. 4. Indiana (6-0), securing a 20-17 win against Nebraska, featuring two late touchdowns and a crucial defensive stop in the final minute, marking the best victory of the year for Indiana. 5. Ohio State (5-1), who might face Indiana on Saturday. Their win against Tennessee and Smith's impressive performance have put them in a strong position. 6. Texas (4-1), struggling with quarterback Arch Manning, whose two interceptions in the fourth quarter determined the game's outcome. His performance has raised concerns about Manning's development. 7. Brigham Young (5-0), though their 24-10 win over Iowa State doesn't significantly answer questions about their capabilities, as they have also performed poorly against rivals like Arizona and TCU. The true test will come against Notre Dame this weekend. 8. Texas Tech (5-0), another unknown team, boasting wins against Houston and Oregon State. However, without facing BYU, it's uncertain if they're truly competitive until early December. 9. Alabama (5-1), who are unlikely to change positions after losing by a field goal at home, but the drop in ranking is expected after the losses of other SEC teams. 10. Mississippi (4-1), climbing back into the top 10 after a 52-17 victory against Vanderbilt, potentially replacing LSU and Kiffin's Ole Miss after an emotional loss a few weeks ago.",
  "summary": "There will be a new No. 1 in the US LBM Coaches Poll after Oklahoma defeated Texas. Our prediction of how the top 10 will look after Week 6 upsets.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 2,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Yahoo Sports",
        "title": "College football winners and losers: Oregon and Texas A&M headline the most disappointing teams of the first 6 weeks",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/11/college-football-winners-and-losers-oregon-and-texas-a-m-headline-the",
        "published": "2026-10-11T00:16:07.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}