College Football Playoff winners & losers: Indiana massive loser entering Week 11

The College Football Playoff rankings were released on Tuesday night, which featured the second iteration. With seven top-25 games on this past Saturday, there was bound to be movement. The biggest riser was Oregon, which jumped seven spots after beating Ohio State this past weekend. While Oregon was the biggest riser, Ole Miss the biggest faller. After the Rebels were embarrassed by Georgia. Ole Miss fell nine spots from No. 10 to No. 19. Another interesting faller was Indiana, which had a bye week. The Hoosiers dropped from No. 5 to No. 9. Here are the winners and losers from the reveal. MORE: Heisman Trophy watch: 5 leading college football candidates entering Week 11Winner: Notre DameNov 7, 2026; South Bend, Indiana, USA; Notre Dame Fighting Irish head coach Marcus Freeman greets players during warmups before the game against the Miami Hurricanes at Notre Dame Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Michael Caterina-Imagn Images Credit: IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect (Reuters)Notre Dame was far too low when the first rankings were released last Tuesday night. A one-loss Irish team was No. 11 and the committee essentially told Notre Dame, ‘Lose to Miami, and you’re out’. But Notre Dame took care of the ‘Canes and the committee rewarded Marcus Freeman’s team. Notre Dame jumped up six spots, which was the second-highest jump of the new rankings and the Irish landed at No. 5. Notre Dame’s last potential challenging game will come in two weeks against SMU, but the Irish should win out and push for a first-round bye.Loser: IndianaIndiana Head Coach Curt Cignetti during the Indiana versus Ohio State football game at Memorial Stadium on Saturday, Oct. 17, 2026. Credit: USA TODAY Network via Reuters Connect (Reuters)What happens when you have a bye week? Fall down five spots. Indiana sat out this past week, preparing for USC this upcoming weekend and Curt Cignetti’s team fell from No. 4 to No. 9. The Hoosiers have looked very mortal in recent weeks, and that’s likely what was on the committee’s mind, but still, falling five spots without playing seems a little wild. Indiana hosts USC, and another loss could put the Hoosiers on the outside looking in, with several two-loss teams looking to move up in the coming weeks. As of now, Indiana is No. 2 in the Big Ten and getting to the Big Ten Championship Game feels very important for the Hoosiers. Winner: OregonOregon Ducks head coach Dan Lanning leaves the field following the NCAA football game against the Ohio State Buckeyes at Ohio Stadium in Columbus on Nov. 7, 2026. Ohio State lost 41-28. Credit: USA TODAY Network via Reuters Connect (Reuters)Oregon’s win over Ohio State, in Columbus, was bound to see the Ducks propel in the rankings. Oregon made the biggest jump of anyone, going from No. 23 to No. 16. The Ducks are very much in the playoff discussion and Oregon’s final three games are all more than winnable. Oregon hosts Michigan, at Michigan State, and ends the season in Eugene against Washington. There are six Big Ten teams with two conference losses, and Oregon needs a couple of things to go its way to make the Big Ten title game, but that’s also on the table. Win out and it feels like the Ducks will be in. Loser: MiamiNov 7, 2026; South Bend, Indiana, USA; Miami Hurricanes quarterback Darian Mensah (10) warms up on the sideline during the third quarter against the Notre Dame Fighting Irish at Notre Dame Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Trevor Ruszkowski-Imagn Images Credit: IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect (Reuters)Miami suffered its first loss of the season and it came without arguably its best player, wide receiver Malachi Toney. Despite the ‘Canes not having Toney, Miami hung tough against Notre Dame in South Bend, losing by a touchdown. But the committee wasn’t all that nice to Miami, dropping the Hurricanes from No. 1 to No. 7. With that being said, Miami had tight calls against both Florida State and North Carolina this season, and it certainly could have two losses. But Miami found ways to win those games, and with the Hurricanes should feel safe at the moment, another loss will have them on the cusp. Winner: BYUNov 7, 2026; Salt Lake City, Utah, USA; Brigham Young Cougars wide receiver Legend Glasker (1) and quarterback Bear Bachmeier (47) react during the second quarter against the Utah Utes at Rice-Eccles Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Rob Gray-Imagn Images Credit: IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect (Reuters)BYU only had one loss entering Week 10 of the college football season, but the Cougars were ranked No. 9 when they had to go play Utah. Despite Bear Bachmeier throwing four interceptions, BYU hung tought with the Utes and lost a 28-20 game. Many thought BYU would fall out of the top 12, but instead, the Cougars dropped one spot to No. 10. And other good news is that the last three games are all winnable. BYU will play Baylor, at Kansas, and finish the season with Cincinnati. Win out and it feels like the Cougars will go to the playoff. It’s also big news for the Big 12, which could send at least two teams to the CFP. —Enjoy free coverage of the top news & trending stories with The Big Lead Newsletter—