2026 College Football Polls: Week 3

2026 College Football Polls: Week 3

NCAAF College Football News, Photos, Stats, Scores, Schedule & Videos...

2026 College Football Polls: Week 3
ATHENS, GEORGIA – SEPTEMBER 12: Talyn Taylor #1 of the Georgia Bulldogs warms up prior to the game against the Western Kentucky Hilltoppers at Sanford Stadium on September 12, 2026 in Athens, Georgia. (Photo by Todd Kirkland/Getty Images) | Getty Images

AP Poll

  1. Texas
  2. Georgia
  3. Notre Dame
  4. Indiana
  5. Miami
  6. Ohio State
  7. LSU
  8. Ole Miss
  9. Texas A&M
  10. Alabama
  11. BYU
  12. USC
  13. Texas Tech
  14. Penn State
  15. Tennessee
  16. SMU
  17. Utah
  18. Iowa
  19. Michigan
  20. Iowa
  21. Oregon
  22. Houston
  23. Louisville
  24. Oklahoma
  25. Virginia

Georgia Update

The Dawgs once again manhandled an overmatched opponent, beating Western Kentucky 70-20. Georgia remained at #2 in the AP Poll despite #1 Ohio State losing. This is because the voters vaulted Texas to #1 due to their wild comeback victory over the Buckeyes. Honestly, put the target on the Longhorns’ backs, sure. Georgia will go on the road for the first time in 2026 this Saturday as they take on Arkansas in Fayetteville.

Newcomers

#19 Michigan

Dropped Out

Washington

Ranked Matchups

#22 Houston at #13 Texas Tech

#16 SMU at #23 Louisville

#7 LSU at #8 Ole Miss

Upset Alert

LSU is a three point road favorite against Ole Miss. The vitriol in Oxford will be palpable towards their former coach Lane Kiffin. We saw what Trinidad Chambliss and Kewan Lacy can do in last year’s Sugar Bowl. That duo will lead the Rebels to sweet victory over the Tigers.

More at NCAAF College Football News, Photos, Stats, Scores, Schedule & Videos