Ballot Type: Computer
Submitted: Nov. 1, 2026, 8:40 a.m.
Overall Rationale: This rating is seeded with the results of the /r/CFB preseason poll. I suppose I could mark it 'hybrid' for that reason but it does fit the spirit of a computer rating and helps to produce consistent results that I think are actually useful. This is the last week that will use any preseason influence, and it now carries just about 5% of the weight.
Teams are graded on offensive and defensive scales, with grades taking into account the number of points scored, the quality of the opposing unit, and whether the game was won or lost. The offensive and defensive scales are then combined to produce a final rating.
Next 10: Louisville, South Carolina, UTSA, SMU, Liberty, Clemson, Wisconsin, Cincinnati, Duke, North Texas
| Rank | Team | Reason |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Miami Hurricanes
|
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| 2 |
Utah Utes
|
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| 3 |
Kentucky Wildcats
|
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| 4 |
Texas Longhorns
|
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| 5 |
Alabama Crimson Tide
|
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| 6 |
UCLA Bruins
|
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| 7 |
LSU Tigers
|
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| 8 |
Notre Dame Fighting Irish
|
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| 9 |
Ole Miss Rebels
|
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| 10 |
Indiana Hoosiers
|
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| 11 |
Georgia Bulldogs
|
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| 12 |
Ohio State Buckeyes
|
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| 13 |
Texas Tech Red Raiders
|
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| 14 |
BYU Cougars
|
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| 15 |
Wake Forest Demon Deacons
|
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| 16 |
Boise State Broncos
|
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| 17 |
USC Trojans
|
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| 18 |
Florida Gators
|
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| 19 |
Houston Cougars
|
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| 20 |
Oregon Ducks
|
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| 21 |
Tennessee Volunteers
|
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| 22 |
Iowa Hawkeyes
|
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| 23 |
Missouri Tigers
|
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| 24 |
Arizona Wildcats
|
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| 25 |
Northwestern Wildcats
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Teams Ranked:
| Rank | Team | Unusualness |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Miami Hurricanes
|
0.00 |
| 2 |
Utah Utes
|
0.00 |
| 3 |
Kentucky Wildcats
|
0.85 |
| 4 |
Texas Longhorns
|
1.31 |
| 5 |
Alabama Crimson Tide
|
0.88 |
| 6 |
UCLA Bruins
|
0.00 |
| 7 |
LSU Tigers
|
1.02 |
| 8 |
Notre Dame Fighting Irish
|
0.00 |
| 9 |
Ole Miss Rebels
|
0.61 |
| 10 |
Indiana Hoosiers
|
-0.71 |
| 11 |
Georgia Bulldogs
|
-2.00 |
| 12 |
Ohio State Buckeyes
|
0.00 |
| 13 |
Texas Tech Red Raiders
|
0.00 |
| 14 |
BYU Cougars
|
-1.30 |
| 15 |
Wake Forest Demon Deacons
|
-0.31 |
| 16 |
Boise State Broncos
|
0.00 |
| 17 |
USC Trojans
|
0.00 |
| 18 |
Florida Gators
|
2.81 |
| 19 |
Houston Cougars
|
0.00 |
| 20 |
Oregon Ducks
|
2.36 |
| 21 |
Tennessee Volunteers
|
-0.43 |
| 22 |
Iowa Hawkeyes
|
0.00 |
| 23 |
Missouri Tigers
|
-0.03 |
| 24 |
Arizona Wildcats
|
0.00 |
| 25 |
Northwestern Wildcats
|
0.00 |