The month of November means College Football Playoff rankings releases on Tuesday evenings, and the latest edition of the top 25 from the CFP Selection Committee should feature some significant movement.

No. 1 Miami fell to No. 11 Notre Dame, No. 2 Georgia dominated No. 10 Ole Miss, No. 3 Utah beat No. 9 BYU, No. 5 Alabama beat No. 14 LSU, and No. 6 Kentucky lost to No. 13 Tennessee. With three losses in the top 10 alone, teams like Notre Dame and Tennessee will jump multiple spots after picking up key victories.

Nov 7, 2026; South Bend, Indiana, USA; Notre Dame Fighting Irish quarterback CJ Carr (13) passes the ball against the Miami Hurricanes during the first quarter at Notre Dame Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Michael Caterina-Imagn Images | IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect

How much teams fall remain to be seen, but time is running out to make a case to the CFP Selection Committee. It's often better to lose early than to lose late, and a November loss could end the playoff hopes for some.…