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Is Cal Bears Ranked? No.
The Cal Bears are not currently in the AP Top 25.
AP Top 25 — 2026 NCAA Football Rankings - AP Poll Week 8, checked October 20, 2026.
AP Top 25 — the top of the poll
| Rank | Team | Record |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hurricanes | 6-0 |
| 2 | Cougars | 6-0 |
| 3 | Buckeyes | 6-1 |
| 4 | Fighting Irish | 6-1 |
| 5 | Bulldogs | 6-1 |
| 6 | Hoosiers | 6-1 |
| 7 | Rebels | 5-1 |
| 8 | Red Raiders | 6-0 |
| 9 | Bruins | 6-0 |
| 10 | Utes | 6-0 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Cal Bears ranked in the AP Top 25?
No — Cal Bears is not in the current AP Top 25.
Is Cal Bears in the College Football Playoff rankings?
The CFP selection committee publishes its rankings starting in late October; until then the AP poll is the reference.
How often do college football rankings update?
The AP Top 25 updates every Sunday during the season, and the CFP rankings are released weekly on Tuesdays from late October through Selection Sunday.
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