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UCLA earns highest College Football Playoff ranking in school history

UCLA ascended to No. 4 in the latest College Football Playoff rankings, while crosstown rival USC moved up to No. 18 when the top 25 was revealed Tuesday.

Published: Wednesday, 11 November 2026 at 3:03 AM
UCLA earns highest College Football Playoff ranking in school history
Key Things to Know
  • UCLA climbed four spots to No. 4, achieving its highest College Football Playoff ranking in school history.
  • The 9-0 Bruins and the 9-0 Utah Utes are the nation's only remaining undefeated teams.
  • UCLA secured the ranking following a 34-20 road win over Minnesota.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Undefeated UCLA achieved its highest College Football Playoff ranking in program history, climbing four spots to No. 4 in the latest top 25 release. The 9-0 Bruins earned the spot following a 34-20 road victory against Minnesota. Alongside No. 2 Utah, UCLA remains one of only two undefeated teams in the country as the season heads toward Selection Sunday on Dec. 6.

Georgia claimed the No. 1 ranking following Miami's loss to Notre Dame, with Utah at No. 2 and Alabama at No. 3. UCLA's upcoming schedule includes a home matchup against Illinois, an away game at Michigan on Nov. 21, and the regular-season finale against crosstown rival USC, who currently sits at No. 18.

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