CBS Sports' latest Fornelli Power Ratings for Week 10 of the 2026 college football season show Georgia holding the No. 1 spot after a dominant win over Ole Miss, while Texas jumps from No. 9 to No. 5 following a strong performance.
The rankings reflect a weekend where seven games between ranked teams produced an average margin of victory of 17.6 points, with only two one-score games. Georgia's Bulldogs "punched Ole Miss in the face for 3.5 hours," according to the ratings author, and quarterback Gunner Stockton is mentioned as a potential Heisman value bet.
Miami (Fla.) remains at No. 2 despite a loss to Notre Dame, with the Hurricanes missing star player Malachi Toney. Notre Dame sits at No. 3 with a favorable remaining schedule against Boston College, SMU, and Syracuse.
Alabama stays at No. 4, with the author defending the Crimson Tide's ranking and noting quarterback Keelon Russell's impact. Texas rises to No. 5, praised for winning big games despite not looking dominant for 60 minutes.
LSU holds at No. 6 but struggles with red-zone efficiency, ranking 48th nationally at 4.59 points per red-zone possession. Indiana moves up to No. 7 after a bye week, though concerns persist about offensive production.
Utah climbs to No. 8 after beating BYU in the Holy War, positioning itself well in the Big 12 race. Oregon enters the top 12 at No. 9, with quarterback Dylan Raiola settling in and coach Dan Lanning showing aggression.
Ohio State drops to No. 10, criticized for lacking game-changing offensive talent beyond Jeremiah Smith and a defense wearing down. Tennessee sits at No. 11 with a stout defense but offensive questions.
Wake Forest debuts at No. 12, with the author arguing the Demon Deacons deserve more respect from the selection committee given their difficult schedule and dominant performances. Ole Miss falls out of the rankings after the loss to Georgia.
