Texas holds the No. 1 spot in the latest AP Poll (released September 20, 2026) with strong first-place support after its early-season win over Ohio State and continued victories. Georgia, Notre Dame, Ole Miss, and Indiana sit directly behind as undefeated teams, while Ohio State, Alabama, and others occupy the rest of the top 10 amid a crowded field dominated by SEC and Big Ten programs. This weekend’s slate—including Texas at Tennessee, Georgia versus Oklahoma, Notre Dame at Purdue, and several other ranked matchups—will shape the subsequent poll, with any losses by frontrunners likely triggering significant reordering. Schedule strength, recent form, and head-to-head results continue to drive voter consensus reflected in current rankings.