No. 1 Miami Falls to Notre Dame 31–24 as Georgia Takes Over No. 1 in AP Poll
No. 1 Miami lost its undefeated season on Saturday, November 7, 2026, falling 31–24 to Notre Dame at Notre Dame Stadium in South Bend, Indiana — and Georgia took over the No. 1 spot in the AP Top 25 after dismantling Ole Miss 42–7. It was another wild Saturday in college football: eight ranked teams lost, five of the top 12 went down, and the fourth different No. 1 team of the season was beaten while occupying the top spot, after Ohio State, Texas and Georgia earlier in the year.
How Notre Dame Beat No. 1 Miami 31–24
Miami was lethargic for most of the game and it cost the Hurricanes. Notre Dame led 17–3 at halftime and 24–3 early in the third quarter. Miami closed the gap to seven points twice and had a chance to tie late — but on 4th and 6 from the Notre Dame 18, quarterback Darian Mensah's pass to Elija Lofton was broken up, replay review upheld the call on the field, and the Hurricanes' undefeated season was over.
Miami (8–1) dropped four spots to No. 5 in the new AP Top 25, while Notre Dame jumped to No. 3. The Irish win also kept alive their College Football Playoff hopes with the committee's new rankings due Tuesday night.
Georgia Routs Ole Miss 42–7 to Take No. 1
Georgia (8–1) took full advantage of Miami's fall, obliterating No. 10 Ole Miss 42–7 at home. The Rebels did not score until the fourth quarter as the Bulldogs regained the No. 1 ranking in the AP poll and put their earlier Auburn loss firmly in the rearview mirror. Undefeated Utah also climbed, reaching No. 2 after a thrilling 28–20 win over BYU in the latest chapter of the Holy War rivalry.
More Ranked Teams Fall: Ohio State, Kentucky, LSU and Missouri Lose
The chaos did not stop there. Ohio State suffered its second consecutive defeat, falling 41–28 to an Oregon team that entered Saturday unranked in the AP Poll — the Buckeyes plummeted ten spots to No. 21, while the Ducks climbed to No. 18. Tennessee jumped seven spots to No. 9 after blowing out Kentucky 34–6. Alabama hammered LSU 31–13, sending the Tigers down nine spots to No. 24 while the Crimson Tide climbed to No. 7. And Texas overcame a second-half deficit to beat No. 19 Missouri 34–20 on the road, climbing two spots to No. 8. For the weekend's pro results, see our NFL results from Sunday, November 8, 2026.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What was the score of Miami vs Notre Dame on November 7, 2026?
Notre Dame beat No. 1 Miami 31–24 at Notre Dame Stadium in South Bend, Indiana, on Saturday, November 7, 2026.
Who is No. 1 in the AP Top 25 after Week 11?
Georgia is the new No. 1 after a 42–7 rout of Ole Miss. Utah climbed to No. 2, Notre Dame jumped to No. 3, and Miami fell to No. 5.
How many ranked teams lost on Saturday, November 7, 2026?
Eight ranked teams lost, including five of the top 12: No. 1 Miami, No. 6 Kentucky, No. 10 Ole Miss, No. 14 LSU and No. 18 Missouri, plus Ohio State and BYU.
What happened on Miami's final drive against Notre Dame?
On 4th and 6 from the Notre Dame 18, Darian Mensah's pass to Elija Lofton was broken up. Replay review upheld the call on the field, ending Miami's last chance to tie.
When are the new College Football Playoff rankings released?
The CFP selection committee releases its new rankings on Tuesday night, November 10, 2026.
What was the score of Georgia vs Ole Miss?
Georgia beat Ole Miss 42–7. The Rebels did not score until the fourth quarter.
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