College Football AP Top 25 Poll Shakeup: Texas Soars, BYU Tumbles – Updated CFP Title Odds
The latest AP Top 25 college football rankings are in, and once again, another Saturday schedule brought another college football shakeup!
The latest AP Top 25 poll is proving something us sports and gambling enthusiasts already know – the only thing predictable about sports is that nothing is predictable! Upsets happen every week, but this October has brought more upsets than usual. And as for which team is the clear-cut favorite to win the 2026-27 championship? Well, that is debatable because this year’s race appears to be wide open!
Miami remains No. 1, but the race behind the Hurricanes has been upended. BYU suffered a stunning loss, Texas delivered a statement win, and several SEC teams strengthened their championship cases.
Let’s break down the biggest movers, the teams losing ground, and the latest odds to win the College Football Playoff National Championship!
THE NEW AP TOP 25: TOP 10
- Miami Hurricanes (7-0) — No change
- Ohio State Buckeyes (6-1) — ⬆️ 1
- Georgia Bulldogs (6-1) — ⬆️ 2
- Indiana Hoosiers (7-1) — ⬆️ 2
- Notre Dame Fighting Irish (6-1) — ⬇️ 1
- Utah Utes (7-0) — ⬆️ 4
- UCLA Bruins (7-0) — ⬆️ 2
- BYU Cougars (6-1) — ⬇️ 6
- Kentucky Wildcats (7-1) — ⬆️ 3
- Alabama Crimson Tide (6-2) — ⬆️ 3
Miami holds the top spot after improving to 7-0, earning 59 first-place votes. Ohio State moves into the No. 2 position, while Georgia and Indiana climb into the top four.
But the biggest story? BYU’s fall from No. 2 to No. 8 after losing to unranked UCF. That’s a brutal drop for a team that had been right in the middle of the national championship conversation!
BIGGEST RISERS: WHO’S MAKING A MOVE?
TEXAS LONGHORNS: UP EIGHT SPOTS TO NO. 11
Texas went from No. 19 to No. 11 after knocking off then-No. 7 Ole Miss, 34-27. The Longhorns desperately needed a signature win, and they delivered. Their championship hopes are alive, but the road ahead remains challenging.
UTAH UTES: UP FOUR SPOTS TO NO. 6
Utah is 7-0 and climbing! The Utes defeated Houston 21-13, moving from No. 10 to No. 6. They’re now firmly in the conversation among the nation’s elite teams.
LSU TIGERS: UP THREE SPOTS TO NO. 15
LSU took care of business on the road, defeating Auburn 38-17. Quarterback Sam Leavitt threw for a career-high 387 yards and accounted for four touchdowns. The Tigers are gaining momentum at the right time.
WAKE FOREST & ALABAMA
Wake Forest climbed from No. 17 to No. 14, while Alabama moved from No. 13 to No. 10. Both teams are positioning themselves for a big finish.
BIGGEST FALLERS: WHO LOST GROUND?
🚨 BYU COUGARS: DOWN SIX SPOTS TO NO. 8
BYU’s 39-31 loss at UCF was one of the weekend’s biggest shocks. The Cougars entered Saturday ranked No. 2 and left with plenty of questions about their championship credentials.
🚨 OLE MISS REBELS: DOWN FIVE SPOTS TO NO. 12
Ole Miss lost 34-27 at Texas. The Rebels remain a dangerous team, but this loss puts additional pressure on their remaining schedule.
🚨 TEXAS TECH RED RAIDERS: DOWN FIVE SPOTS TO NO. 13
Texas Tech fell 37-24 at Cincinnati. After entering the weekend ranked No. 8, the Red Raiders have some ground to make up.
🚨 TENNESSEE & HOUSTON
Tennessee slipped from No. 11 to No. 16 after losing 27-24 at South Carolina. Houston dropped from No. 14 to No. 18 after its defeat at Utah.
NEW TO THE RANKINGS: Oklahoma State enters at No. 24 after being unranked last week.
NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP ODDS: WHO’S THE FAVORITE?
The AP rankings tell one story. The betting market tells another!
Here are the latest FanDuel championship futures reported following Week 8. Odds can change, so check the live sportsbook board before wagering.
🏆 2026-27 COLLEGE FOOTBALL NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP ODDS
- Georgia Bulldogs: +420
- Notre Dame Fighting Irish: +470
- Ohio State Buckeyes: +500
- Miami Hurricanes: +700
- Indiana Hoosiers: +850
- LSU Tigers: +1,000
- Alabama Crimson Tide: +1,100
- Texas Longhorns: +1,400
- Ole Miss Rebels: +2,000
- Utah Utes: +3,300
- Florida Gators: +4,500
- BYU Cougars: +6,000
- Tennessee Volunteers: +7,000
- Texas Tech Red Raiders: +7,500
- Kentucky Wildcats: +8,000
- UCLA Bruins: +8,000
- Wake Forest Demon Deacons: +8,000
- Missouri Tigers: +10,000
1. GEORGIA IS THE TEAM TO BEAT
Despite its recent loss to Auburn, Georgia remains the betting favorite at +420. The Bulldogs are ranked No. 3 nationally and still have the talent to make a serious championship run.
2. LSU IS BACK IN THE CONVERSATION
LSU’s road victory over Auburn helped push its championship odds to +1,000. With major SEC games ahead, the Tigers have an opportunity to make an even bigger statement.
3. TEXAS IS A TEAM TO WATCH
The Longhorns jumped from No. 19 to No. 11 and improved to +1,400 in the title market after beating Ole Miss. Arch Manning and company have the college football world’s attention again. However, can they string together several wins to certify a postseason spot?
With November right around the corner, every team’s postseason hopes hang in the balance on every snap. One loss can turn championship hopes into being a team on the outside looking in.
Stay tuned!
