Fox Sports analyst Joel Klatt released his top 10 rankings after a wild Week 11. He shuffled the top 10 around this week after a major showdown.
The Georgia Bulldogs (8-1) soar to the top five, rising to No. 4 in Klatt’s rankings after their dominant 41-21 win over Mississippi State. Klatt lumped the Oregon Ducks with the Georgia Bulldogs. “They remind me of each other,” said Klatt, “They do a lot of great things…They can win nasty football games, they can win shootouts, they can win on the road… I don’t want to play them in the playoff.” Oregon coach Dan Lanning was a former assistant of Georgia head coach Kirby Smart, so it’s fitting that both teams are described the same way.
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The Bulldogs have some new companies from the SEC in Klatt’s rankings. The Texas Longhorns rise up to the No. 10 spot due to their impressive run since their upset loss vs. the Florida Gators. They have impressive wins vs. the No. 10 Oklahoma Sooners and No. 14 Vanderbilt Commodires. Their matchup against the Georgia Bulldogs could be a game for the ages.
The Longhorns replace the BYU Cougars, who lost a key Big 12 game at Texas Tech. The Red Raiders dominated the Cougars 29-7, and as a result, they become the only Big 12 team in the rankings, rising up to the No. 7 spot. Overall, there are five teams from the SEC, three teams in the Big Ten, one Big 12 team, and one independent (Notre Dame) and no ACC teams in Klatt’s rankings.
Joel Klatt’s top 10 rankings after Week 11
No. 10: Texas Longhorns (7-2)
Nov 1, 2025; Austin, Texas, USA; Texas Longhorns defensive lineman Ethan Burke (91) sacks Vanderbilt Commodores quarterback Diego Pavia (2) on the one yard line during the second half at Darrell K Royal-Texas Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Scott Wachter-Imagn Images
Result: Bye
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Next Week: at No. 5 Georgia Bulldogs
No. 9: Notre Dame Fighting Irish (7-2)
Nov 8, 2025; South Bend, Indiana, USA; Notre Dame Fighting Irish running back Gi’Bran Payne (3) runs the ball against the Navy Midshipmen during the second half at Notre Dame Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Michael Caterina-Imagn Images
Result: Win vs. Navy Midshipmen 49-10
Next Week: at Pitt Panthers
No. 8: Ole Miss Rebels (9-1)
Nov 8, 2025; Oxford, Mississippi, USA; Mississippi Rebels quarterback AJ Maddox (14) runs the ball during the fourth quarter against The Citadel Bulldogs at Vaught-Hemingway Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Petre Thomas-Imagn Images
Result: Win vs. The Citadel Bulldogs 49-0
Next Week: vs. Florida Gators
No. 7: Texas Tech Red Raiders (8-1)
Nov 8, 2025; Lubbock, Texas, USA; Texas Tech Red Raiders offensive lineman Will Jados (76) blocks for quarterback Behren Morton (2) in the second half against the Brigham Young Cougars at Jones AT&T Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Michael C. Johnson-Imagn Images
Result: Win vs. BYU Cougars 29-7
Next Week: vs. UCF Knights
No. 6: Alabama Crimson Tide (8-1)
Nov 8, 2025; Tuscaloosa, Alabama, USA; Alabama Crimson Tide wide receiver Ryan Williams (2) is unable to catch a pass defended by Louisiana State Tigers cornerback DJ Pickett (3) during the fourth quarter of the game at Saban Field at Bryant-Denny Stadium. Mandatory Credit: David Leong-Imagn Images
Result: Win vs. LSU Tigers 20-9
Next Week: vs. Oklahoma Sooners
No. 5: Oregon Ducks (8-1)
Nov 8, 2025; Iowa City, Iowa, USA; Iowa Hawkeyes defensive back TJ Hall (2) and defensive lineman Bryce Hawthorne (96) react after Oregon Ducks kicker Atticus Sappington (36) kicks the game winning field near the end of the fourth quarter at Kinnick Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jeffrey Becker-Imagn Images
Result: Win at Iowa Hawkeyes 18-16
Next Week: vs. Minnesota Golden Gophers
No. 4: Georgia Bulldogs (8-1)
Fluff Bothwell #24 of the Mississippi State Bulldogs carries the ball against the Georgia Bulldogs
Result: Win at Mississippi State Bulldogs 41-21
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Next Week: vs. No. 10 Texas Longhorns
No. 3: Texas A&M Aggies (9-0)
Nov 8, 2025; Columbia, Missouri, USA; Texas A&M Aggies wide receiver Mario Craver (1) runs with the ball against Missouri Tigers cornerback Toriano Pride Jr. (2) during the second half at Faurot Field at Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jay Biggerstaff-Imagn Images
Result: Win at Missouri Tigers 38-17
Next Week: vs. South Carolina Gamecocks
No. 2: Indiana Hoosiers (10-0)
Nov 8, 2025; University Park, Pennsylvania, USA; Indiana Hoosiers wide receiver Omar Cooper Jr. (3) makes a catch in the end zone for a touchdown during the fourth quarter against the Penn State Nittany Lions at Beaver Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Matthew O’Haren-Imagn Images
Result: Win at Penn State Nittany Lions 27-24
Next Week: vs. Wisconsin Badgers
No. 1: Ohio State Buckeyes (9-0)
Ohio State Buckeyes running back Isaiah West (32) runs upfield during the NCAA football game against the Purdue Boilermakers at Ross-Ade Stadium in West Lafayette, Ind. on Nov. 8, 2025. Ohio State won 34-10.
Result: Win at Purdue Boilermakers 34-10
Next Week: vs. UCLA Bruins
This article originally appeared on UGA Wire: Joel Klatt releases top 10 college football rankings after Week 11
