SEC dominates top four in updated college football rankings

The SEC dominates the top of the updated CBS Sports 138 college football rankings, with Alabama rising to No. 4 and three of the top four spots held by conference teams. Texas remains No. 1, followed by Georgia and Miami. Alabama's surge comes ahead of its weekend showdown with Georgia, solidifying the SEC's strength with five teams in the top 10 and nine in the top 20. Florida dropped outside the top 10 after a loss to Missouri, while a tight logjam of teams between No. 20 and No. 40 complicates the rankings. Notable movers include Arizona and Minnesota rising 11 and 10 spots, respectively, while Michigan fell 17 places due to offensive struggles. The rankings are compiled from averaged ballots by CBS Sports and 247Sports experts.