Georgia Reclaims No. 1 Spot, Tennessee Joins Top 10

In a dramatic Week 10 of college football, Georgia reclaims the No. 1 ranking after a decisive road victory against Ole Miss, while Tennessee breaks into the top 10 according to the latest AP Top 25 poll released on Sunday.

Georgia's impressive wire-to-wire win at Ole Miss led to the Bulldogs moving back to the top spot, overtaking Utah, which remains undefeated with a 9-0 record after a narrow victory against rival BYU. This victory for Utah, 28-20, has generated discussion regarding the best team in college football, especially in light of Notre Dame's victory over Miami (31-24) that caused Miami to slip down the rankings.

The College Football Playoff Selection Committee will reveal their updated rankings on Tuesday night, but the AP poll sets the tone, with Georgia projected to maintain its lead ahead of Utah. Notably, Notre Dame’s win against Miami positions them for potential movement within the rankings; however, they were already ranked No. 4 in the AP poll, greatly reducing the scope for significant upward movement despite the crucial victory.

Tennessee and Alabama are also expected to see gains in the updated AP rankings following their respective achievements against other ranked SEC teams. Meanwhile, teams like Ole Miss and LSU are in a tight race for spots in the top 25 as they contend with their third losses of the season.

Here's how the AP Top 25 is expected to look on Sunday after Week 10:
1. Georgia (Last week -- 2): With the win against Ole Miss, Georgia moves up to reclaim the No. 1 position, recovering from a prior upset loss to Auburn. Their record features notable victories over Alabama, Ole Miss, and Florida.
2. Utah (3): After a Week 10 victory against BYU, Utah's postseason aspirations are gaining traction, with more AP voters likely to consider them for the top position.
3. Notre Dame (4): The dynamic between AP rankings and the selection committee continues to pose challenges for understanding Notre Dame's potential rise in the rankings after defeating Miami.