# Miami gets historic No. 1 spot as Alabama nabs surprise top-five ranking in first CFP reveal

- URL: https://talkfuse.com/story/miami-gets-historic-no-1-spot-as-alabama-nabs-surprise-top-five-ranking-in-first-cfp-reveal/
- Published: 2026-11-04T01:55:46+00:00
- Updated: 2026-11-06T07:09:00+00:00
- Original publisher: New York Post (publisher lean: Right)
- Original article: https://nypost.com/2026/11/03/sports/miami-gets-historic-no-1-spot-alabama-top-five-ranking-in-cfp-reveal/
- Topics: Entertainment, Football, Sport, TV, World

## Key points

- Miami topped the first CFP rankings for the first time.
- Alabama was ranked fifth despite having two losses.
- Notre Dame must beat Miami to strengthen its playoff case.

## Summary

Undefeated Miami earned the top spot in the first College Football Playoff rankings, a historic first for the programme, while Alabama’s surprise fifth-place position and several other placements prompted questions about the committee’s choices. The rankings matter because they offer the first indication of how the committee is weighing results and schedules as teams compete for places in the playoff.

Georgia ranked second and undefeated Utah third; defending champion Indiana was fourth, despite beating Ohio State, which was ranked 12th after two losses. Notre Dame sat 11th, with the committee citing a lack of a standout win, and faces Miami on Saturday. The SEC had 10 teams in the top 25, including six with two losses; the committee’s six weekly rankings will culminate in the bracket announcement on 6 December.

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