The Week 11 Associated Press Top 25 is out, and the top of the poll has a fresh look. Georgia is back at No. 1 after a 42-7 win over Ole Miss, while Miami slipped to No. 5 following its first loss of the season at Notre Dame. The Fighting Irish climbed to No. 3, and Ohio State took the hardest fall of the week, tumbling 10 spots to No. 21.
Below you will find the full Week 11 rankings with records and week-to-week movement, a free printable ballot you can fill out yourself, a breakdown of the biggest risers and fallers, and a quick explainer on how the AP poll comes together.
Printable Week 11 AP Top 25 ballot
Want to make your own call before the selection committee does? Download the free printable ballot. The left column lists the released AP Top 25 for this week, and the right column gives you 25 blank lines to rank your own Top 25. Print it for a watch party, a group-chat vote, or your own weekly record.
2026 College Football AP Top 25: Week 11 rankings
| Rank | Team | Record | Last week | Move |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Georgia | 8-1 | 2 | Up 1 |
| 2 | Utah | 9-0 | 3 | Up 1 |
| 3 | Notre Dame | 8-1 | 4 | Up 1 |
| 4 | UCLA | 9-0 | 5 | Up 1 |
| 5 | Miami (FL) | 8-1 | 1 | Down 4 |
| 6 | Indiana | 8-1 | 6 | Same |
| 7 | Alabama | 7-2 | 9 | Up 2 |
| 8 | Texas | 7-2 | 10 | Up 2 |
| 9 | Tennessee | 7-2 | 16 | Up 7 |
| 10 | Texas Tech | 8-1 | 13 | Up 3 |
| 11 | Wake Forest | 8-1 | 14 | Up 3 |
| 12 | BYU | 7-2 | 7 | Down 5 |
| 13 | Kentucky | 7-2 | 8 | Down 5 |
| 14 | Houston | 7-2 | 17 | Up 3 |
| 15 | USC | 7-2 | 18 | Up 3 |
| 16 | Iowa | 7-2 | 21 | Up 5 |
| 17 | Boise State | 8-1 | 20 | Up 3 |
| 18 | Oregon | 6-3 | NR | New |
| 19 | Ole Miss | 6-3 | 12 | Down 7 |
| 20 | South Carolina | 6-3 | 23 | Up 3 |
| 21 | Ohio State | 6-3 | 11 | Down 10 |
| 22 | Arizona | 7-2 | 24 | Up 2 |
| 23 | New Mexico | 8-1 | 22 | Down 1 |
| 24 | LSU | 6-3 | 15 | Down 9 |
| 25 | SMU | 7-2 | NR | New |
Biggest movers in Week 11
Georgia back on top. The Bulldogs reclaimed No. 1 behind a 42-7 rout of Ole Miss, picking up the majority of first-place votes and jumping Miami, Utah, and Notre Dame in the process. It is a familiar perch for a program that has spent much of the last several seasons near the summit of the poll.
Miami takes its first loss. Miami entered the weekend unbeaten and ranked No. 1, then ran into Notre Dame and dropped its first game of the year. The Hurricanes fell to No. 5, while the Irish moved up to No. 3. It is the kind of head-to-head result that reshapes the top of the poll in a hurry.
Risers. Tennessee made the biggest jump of any ranked team, climbing seven spots to No. 9. Iowa rose five places to No. 16. Texas Tech, Wake Forest, Houston, USC, Boise State, and South Carolina each moved up three.
Fallers. Ohio State slid 10 spots to No. 21 for the steepest drop in the poll. LSU fell nine to No. 24, Ole Miss dropped seven to No. 19, and both BYU and Kentucky slipped five after tough weekends.
New and out. Oregon returned to the rankings at No. 18 and SMU re-entered at No. 25. Making room for them, Missouri and Florida fell out of the Top 25 this week.
How the AP Top 25 works
The Associated Press Top 25 is a weekly poll of sports journalists from across the country. Each voter submits a ballot ranking their top 25 teams, and points are awarded on a sliding scale: 25 points for a first-place vote down to a single point for a 25th-place vote. The AP tallies every ballot, and the team with the most total points lands at No. 1.
The poll is released on Sundays during the season, once the weekend results are final. It is separate from the College Football Playoff committee rankings, which use their own process and carry the official stakes for the 12-team bracket. The AP poll is the long-running media snapshot of how the season is unfolding, and it is the one fans have debated for decades.
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Frequently asked questions
Who is No. 1 in the Week 11 AP Top 25?
Georgia is No. 1 in the Week 11 AP Top 25. The Bulldogs reclaimed the top spot after a 42-7 win over Ole Miss and jumped ahead of Utah, Notre Dame, UCLA, and Miami.
Why did Miami drop in the AP poll this week?
Miami fell from No. 1 to No. 5 because it lost for the first time this season, dropping a head-to-head game to Notre Dame. The Hurricanes are now 8-1, and the Irish climbed to No. 3 with the result.
Who were the biggest risers and fallers in Week 11?
Tennessee was the biggest riser, climbing seven spots to No. 9, with Iowa up five to No. 16. Ohio State was the biggest faller, dropping 10 spots to No. 21, followed by LSU down nine to No. 24 and Ole Miss down seven to No. 19.
Which teams are new in the Top 25 this week?
Oregon re-entered the poll at No. 18 and SMU returned at No. 25. Missouri and Florida dropped out of the Top 25 to make room for them.
When does the next AP Top 25 come out?
The AP Top 25 is released every Sunday during the college football season, after the weekend games are complete. Check our live tracker through the week for scores and the next poll as soon as it posts.
Where can I get a printable AP Top 25 ballot?
You can download our free printable Week 11 ballot near the top of this page. It lists the current AP Top 25 on the left and gives you 25 blank lines on the right to fill in your own rankings.
