EA Sports College Football 26: Week 8 Top 25 Poll Revealed Vanderbilt surges into the Top 10, BYU stays unbeaten, and Cincinnati climbs the rankings in this week’s College Football 26 in-game poll

Every week of the College Football 26 regular season, the Top 25 Poll is updated in-game to reflect how teams performed in the latest round of matchups.

This ranking system is created directly by the EA Sports College Football 26 studio, ensuring that results, player performances, and game dynamics all influence how teams rise or fall in the standings.

The Week 8 poll delivers dramatic movement across the board — from Vanderbilt’s incredible climb to several Top 10 shakeups.

🚀 Biggest Movers of Week 8

🔹 Vanderbilt Commodores | #8 (+11)

The Commodores made the biggest leap of the week, climbing an incredible 11 spots after a dominant ground performance against LSU.

Quarterback Diego Pavia showcased dual-threat brilliance, leading an offense that piled up 239 rushing yards while controlling the tempo and minimizing mistakes. Vanderbilt’s ability to convert on fourth downs and manage the clock sealed their upset win, pushing them firmly into the national conversation.

🔹 BYU Cougars | #11 (+6)

The Cougars continue to impress, staying undefeated while proving they can win tough, grind-it-out games. Despite being outgained in total offense by rivals Utah, BYU’s discipline made the difference.

They won the turnover battle and limited penalties in key moments, showcasing the kind of poise that makes them the early favorites to win the Big 12 title.

🔹 Cincinnati Bearcats | #21 (+4)

The Bearcats made a statement in Week 8, dismantling Oklahoma State with explosive efficiency. Scoring 49 points in just 23 minutes of possession, Cincinnati showed off one of the most dangerous offenses in the country.

With upcoming matchups against Utah and BYU, they’ll need to keep this momentum going to solidify their status as a legitimate playoff contender.

📊 College Football 26 Week 8 Top 25 Rankings

1. Ohio State Buckeyes — (-) 2. Indiana Hoosiers — (-) 3. Texas A&M Aggies — (+1) 4. Alabama Crimson Tide — (+2) 5. Georgia Bulldogs — (+4) 6. Oregon Ducks — (+2) 7. Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets — (+4) 8. Vanderbilt Commodores — (+11) 9. Ole Miss Rebels — (-4) 10. Miami Hurricanes — (-7) 11. BYU Cougars — (+6) 12. Texas Tech Red Raiders — (-5) 13. Oklahoma Sooners — (-) 14. Missouri Tigers — (-) 15. Notre Dame Fighting Irish — (-) 16. Virginia Cavaliers — (+2) 17. Tennessee Volunteers — (-5) 18. LSU Tigers — (-8) 19. Louisville Cardinals — (Unranked) 20. USF Bulls — (-) 21. Cincinnati Bearcats — (+4) 22. Navy Midshipmen — (Unranked) 23. Texas Longhorns — (-1) 24. Memphis Tigers — (-8) 25. JMU Dukes — (Unranked)

Dropped Out: USC, Utah, Nebraska

🧠 Final Thoughts

Week 8 of College Football 26 delivered everything fans could hope for — upsets, breakout performances, and massive shifts in the national picture.

Vanderbilt has officially arrived as a Top 10 team.
BYU continues its undefeated run and strong Big 12 push.
Cincinnati looks ready to challenge anyone with its explosive offense.

With tougher schedules ahead and the playoff race heating up, the Top 25 will only get more volatile as the season progresses.