The College Football Playoff selection committee chair explained why No. 3 Utah was ranked ahead of No. 8 UCLA in the latest rankings.
On November 5, 2026, the CFP chair provided reasoning for the ranking decision during the weekly release.
Chairman of the Board: Ahmed Hammam
Editor-in-Chief: Ayman Badra

The College Football Playoff selection committee chair explained why No. 3 Utah was ranked ahead of No. 8 UCLA in the latest rankings.
On November 5, 2026, the CFP chair provided reasoning for the ranking decision during the weekly release.