2026 College Football Power Ratings


 
Last updated:  Monday, October 12, 2026 - thru games of October 11


These ratings are based on a mathematical formula that includes several 
factors, including win-loss record, schedule strength, and margin of victory
in games.  The most recent games are counted with slightly more emphasis than
those played earlier in the season.  These ratings take an average of all the
team power ratings in a conference from top to bottom.

Brian's Conference Average Ratings

CONFERENCE RATINGS DIVISION TEAMS RATING
1 Southeastern FBS 16 131.8
2 FBS Independents FBS 2 129.0
3 Big Ten FBS 18 125.8
4 Big XII FBS 16 123.4
5 Atlantic Coast FBS 17 120.6
6 Pacific 12 FBS 8 115.2
7 American FBS 14 110.7
8 Sun Belt FBS 14 106.8
9 Mountain West FBS 10 105.1
10 Conference USA FBS 10 103.4
11 Mid-American FBS 13 101.9
12 Missouri Valley FCS 9 97.0
13 Big Sky FCS 13 91.1
14 United Athletic FCS 8 89.8
15 Ivy League FCS 8 88.2
16 Southern FCS 10 86.5
17 Southland FCS 10 85.5
18 Big South-Ohio Valley FCS 8 82.5
19 Patriot FCS 10 82.3
20 Coastal Athletic FCS 13 80.9
21 Mid-Eastern Athletic FCS 6 78.1
22 Northeast FCS 8 75.3
23 Southwestern Athletic FCS 12 73.5
24 Pioneer FCS 11 68.0
25 FCS Independents FCS 2 63.9