Notre Dame assumes top spot in DAZN power rankings

Notre Dame assumed the top spot in the latest college football power rankings published by DAZN, with a projection for the remainder of the season following a 58–7 victory over Stanford. The Fighting Irish lead a top five that also features Georgia, Ohio State, Miami, and Alabama as programs navigate the early weeks of the schedule.

Notre Dame Claims the Top Ranking After Stanford Rout

The Fighting Irish secured the number one position in the power index following a dominant 58–7 win against Stanford at home. Quarterback CJ Carr threw for 181 yards and three touchdowns, while running back Jonaz Walton contributed 181 rushing yards and two scores. Notre Dame enters this stretch with a projected 11.3–0.7 season record, though the team has yet to face a ranked opponent. That changes on Saturday when the Fighting Irish travel to Provo to face the n.º 8 BYU on Saturday.

Georgia Edges Alabama in Tuscaloosa Thriller

Georgia moved to the number two spot in the DAZN index with a 20–17 victory over Alabama in Tuscaloosa, marking the Bulldogs’ first win in Tuscaloosa since 2007. Gunner Stockton threw for 249 yards and one touchdown while adding a rushing score that accounted for the entirety of Georgia’s offensive touchdowns. The win marked Georgia’s first matchup against a ranked opponent this season. Source 2 noted that Georgia defeated Vanderbilt 38–14, with Stockton completing over 78 percent of his passes for 295 yards.

Ohio State Routs Maryland Behind Big Plays

Ohio State occupies the third position in the DAZN power index after defeating Maryland 45–16 in Columbus. Quarterback Julian Sayin recorded 242 passing yards and four touchdowns with one interception. Wide receiver Jeremiah Smith added 93 receiving yards and two touchdowns, highlighted by a one-handed catch. The victory keeps the Buckeyes moving forward in the Big Ten ahead of a road trip to Bloomington to face Indiana in a rematch of the 2025 conference championship game. Source 2 reported that Ohio State previously secured a 31–14 win against Iowa, where Smith hauled in 11 receptions for 206 yards.

Miami Rest While Alabama Regroups After SEC Clash

Miami holds the fourth spot in the DAZN rankings after a bye week. The Hurricanes remain undefeated under quarterback Darian Mensah, who has not thrown an interception this season. Miami prepares to host Florida State for the 71st edition of their rivalry series dating back to 1951. Source 2 noted that Miami defeated Clemson 41–13. Directly behind them at number five in the index, Alabama absorbed its first defeat of the season against Georgia by a narrow three-point margin. Keelon Russell threw for 185 yards and a touchdown for the Crimson Tide, with Marshall Pritchett and EJ Crowell adding scores. Alabama now turns its attention to Knoxville for a matchup against Tennessee.

The Open Questions in the National Title Picture

While power indices and weekly power ratings project the frontrunners for the autumn months, the exact pecking order near the top of the College Football Playoff race remains unresolved. With conference games looming—including Texas entering the heart of its conference schedule after opening wins against Ohio State and Tennessee, as reported by Source 2—it remains undetermined which contenders will maintain their unblemished records.