Georgia's 20-17 road win over Alabama propelled the Bulldogs to the top of the AP Poll and projected CFP seeding as the lone undefeated SEC power, while Texas tumbled after a last-second Red River loss to Oklahoma. Notre Dame, Miami, Ohio State, and Indiana remain strong contenders with clean or near-clean records, though the Hoosiers face a pivotal test at home against Ohio State. Multiple SEC programs (Alabama, Ole Miss, Missouri) occupy projected at-large or host positions, reflecting conference depth. Remaining schedules, conference title races, and Group of Six outcomes will shape the final four teams advancing to the semifinals.