EA Sports College Football 26: Week 9 Top 25 Rankings Revealed Ohio State stays on top, Ole Miss surges after key win, and Memphis claws its way back into the playoff picture in this week’s updated in-game poll

The latest EA Sports College Football 26 Top 25 Poll has officially dropped, bringing with it another week of shakeups in the national rankings.

Each week during the regular season, the Top 25 is updated in-game to reflect the most recent performances from around the country. Generated directly by the College Football 26 development team, this ranking gives players a dynamic view of how their favorite programs are performing in real time.

While Ohio State and Indiana continue to hold down the top two spots, several teams made major moves this week — including Ole Miss, Louisville, and Memphis, all of whom turned heads with statement victories.

📈 Biggest Movers of Week 9

🔥 Ole Miss Rebels | #6 (+3)

After suffering a tough loss to Georgia, the Rebels bounced back in a big way with a crucial win over one-loss Oklahoma.

Quarterback Trinidad Chambliss delivered another standout performance both through the air and on the ground, helping Ole Miss solidify its playoff push. With momentum building, the Rebels now look like serious contenders for a College Football Playoff berth.

💪 Louisville Cardinals | #16 (+3)

The Cardinals continue to dominate opponents on the ground, following up their win over Miami with another powerhouse rushing performance — this time posting 317 rushing yards against Boston College.

If Louisville keeps up this kind of production, they could climb even higher in the ACC standings and national rankings.

🐯 Memphis Tigers | #19 (+5)

Memphis was once seen as the Group of Five’s best playoff hopeful before an upset loss to UAB derailed their season. But this week, the Tigers roared back with a thrilling win over USF in a back-and-forth AAC showdown.

Their resilience paid off — the Tigers now leap back into the Top 25 and overtake USF in the process.

🏆 College Football 26 — Week 9 Top 25 Rankings

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

Dropped Out: LSU, USF

🧩 Week 9 Highlights and Storylines

Ohio State and Indiana continue their hold at the top, showing no signs of slowing down.
Ole Miss’ playoff dreams are alive again after knocking off Oklahoma.
Louisville’s ground game is dominating the ACC, inching them closer to the top 10.
Memphis proves it’s not done yet, regaining Group of Five supremacy after a clutch win.
Houston and Utah make their first appearances in the Top 25 this season.

🏁 Final Thoughts

The Week 9 Top 25 update in EA Sports College Football 26 brings a perfect mix of dominance, redemption, and fresh faces.

As the virtual playoff race heats up, teams like Ole Miss and Louisville are proving that one strong performance can completely change their trajectory.

Expect more movement as the season barrels toward championship weekend — and keep an eye on those Group of Five programs trying to crash the playoff party.