2026 College Football Power Ratings

Last updated: Monday, September 28, 2026 - thru games of September 27 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 16 132.3
2 FBS Independents FBS 2 129.3
3 Big Ten FBS 18 126.3
4 Big XII FBS 16 123.3
5 Atlantic Coast FBS 17 120.9
6 Pacific 12 FBS 8 115.6
7 American FBS 14 112.0
8 Sun Belt FBS 14 107.1
9 Conference USA FBS 10 104.0
10 Mountain West FBS 10 103.9
11 Mid-American FBS 13 101.0
12 Missouri Valley FCS 9 96.6
13 Big Sky FCS 13 91.1
14 United Athletic FCS 8 90.8
15 Ivy League FCS 8 86.6
16 Southern FCS 10 85.1
17 Southland FCS 10 84.8
18 Patriot FCS 10 82.8
19 Big South-Ohio Valley FCS 8 81.8
20 Coastal Athletic FCS 13 81.5
21 Mid-Eastern Athletic FCS 6 78.7
22 Northeast FCS 8 74.1
23 Southwestern Athletic FCS 12 73.7
24 Pioneer FCS 11 68.3
25 FCS Independents FCS 2 62.1