BCS formula Top 25 makes significant changes after Week 8 results

With just one weekend left until the CFP Selection Committee meets for the first time and decides how to rank the top contenders, BCSKnowHow has run the numbers again based on a fan-favorite model from the past. While the BCS era is in the rearview mirror and the college football postseason continues to change, the formula can still showcase where teams stand after Week 8 of the 2026 season.

Before the College Football Playoff rankings, there was the BCS formula, tasked with helping rank the top teams in college football with a balanced approach which weighs computers and human input. Those results were then used to set up a national championship game between two worthy teams.

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Here is a look at how the BCS formula would evaluate the top teams in college football ahead of the stretch run. With plenty football left to play, these teams crack the Top 25 after Week 8.

1. Miami

Miami currently holds a .9837 BCS score on the scale of 0.000 to 1.000. They picked up a big 52-23 win over Pittsburgh over the weekend to cement their spot on the top of the BCS rankings for another week.

The Hurricanes will return for another ACC matchup on the road next weekend, with Mario Cristobal’s team set to travel on the road against North Carolina. The kickoff time is set for 7:30 pm ET on Saturday.

2. Ohio State

Ohio State holds a BCS score of .9576. They are coming off a bye week which could help them get healthy for the final stretch of Big Ten games as they look toward a College Football Playoff run.

The Buckeyes, led by head coach Ryan Day, will jump back into action next weekend when they travel on the road to take on USC. That game is scheduled to start at 7:30 pm ET on Saturday.

3. Indiana (+4)

Indiana now sits with a BCS score of .8408. They bounced back from the first loss of the season with a 13-6 overtime win over Michigan, putting them back on the right track as they continue making their way through the Big Ten.

Curt Cignetti and the Hoosiers will continue the Big Ten schedule next weekend with a home game against Minnesota. The current kickoff time listed for the matchup is 3:30 pm ET on Saturday.

4. Georgia (+1)

Georgia drops to a BCS score of .8364 this week. Georgia comes off a bye week which will offer them the opportunity to prepare for the final stretch of games which will help determine where they finish in the SEC.

Kirby Smart and the Bulldogs will now set their sights on the World’s Largest Outdoor Cocktail Party, a neutral site matchup against Florida which will be played in Atlanta this year. The rivals are set for a 3:30 pm ET kickoff on Saturday.

5. Notre Dame (-1)

Notre Dame now holds a .8043 BCS score. They spent the past week recovering and preparing for the remainder of the schedule in a bye week, now ready to return to play as they make a College Football Playoff case.

Marcus Freeman and the Fighting Irish will now set their sights on road trip to face Navy in one of college football’s historic rivalries. The kickoff is scheduled for 12 pm ET on Saturday.

6. UCLA (+3)

UCLA moved to a .7944 BCS score this week. They have continued the strong start to the season with a 28-10 win over Michigan State, maintaining their spot as one of the only undefeated teams left in college football

Bob Chesney will now prepare to lead the undefeated Bruins into next weekend’s matchup against non-conference foe Nevada. The home contest is currently scheduled for a 4:15 pm ET kickoff on Saturday.

7. Utah (+3)

Utah currently holds a .7730 BCS score. They picked up an important Big 12 victory over Houston 21-13 after hosting College GameDay and maintained their spot as one of the few undefeated teams in college football.

The Utes will continue their run through the Big 12 next week, as Morgan Scalley gets his team ready to take on Cincinnati in a road game. Kickoff time is currently set for 3:45 pm ET on Saturday.

8. Kentucky (+4)

Kentucky holds a BCS score of .7091. They picked up home win over Vanderbilt with a 34-17 final score as the strong run through conference play continues and sets them up to compete in the College Football Playoff hunt.

Will Stein now looks to keep his team on the right track in the SEC, heading into a home game against Vanderbilt next. That matchup is set to get under way at 7:30 pm ET on Saturday.

9. BYU (-6)

BYU currently has a BCS score of .6609. They suffered a surprising 39-31 loss in double overtime against UCF and now drop back down the rankings as they look to hold onto the momentum they built before.

Kalani Sitake and the Cougars will return to the Big 12 schedule next week as they prepare for a home matchup against Arizona State. The kickoff time for the game is set for 3:30 pm ET on Saturday.

10. Alabama (+3)

Alabama now holds a .6313 BCS score. They picked up another SEC win against Texas A&M, winning 31-20 at home to avoid a three-game losing streak and keep the College Football Playoff hopes alive.

The Crimson Tide and Kalen DeBoer how head into a bye week where they can hit reset and prepare for the next SEC matchup on the schedule. They will return to action the next weekend on the road against LSU.

11. Texas (+8)

Texas has dropped to a .6017 BCS score this week. They bounced back from a loss by taking care of business late against SEC foe Ole Miss at home for a 34-27 final score which helped keep them in the College Football Playoff hunt.

The SEC schedule continues for Steve Sarkisian and the Longhorns next weekend with a home game against Mississippi State on the slate. The kickoff time is set for 7:30 pm ET on Saturday.

12. LSU (+5)

LSU holds a BCS score of .5290 now. They picked up a dominant 38-17 win over Auburn to thrust them right back into the College Football Playoff picture with more critical SEC matchups ahead on the schedule.

Lane Kiffin and the Tigers now enter a bye week where they can refocus before the final stretch of the regular season. They will continue their run through the SEC schedule against Alabama the following week.

13. Ole Miss (-5)

Ole Miss now holds a BCS score of .5138 on the season. They suffered a 34-27 loss against Texas over the weekend after seeing a comeback effort fall short in the final minutes, doing damage to their College Football Playoff pursuit.

The Rebels and Pete Golding will he back in action next weekend against an SEC foe, facing Auburn at home. The Saturday kickoff is currently slated for a 12:45 pm ET start time.

14. Texas Tech (-8)

Texas Tech now has a BCS score of .4498. They suffered their first loss of the season after slipping up with a 37-24 loss on the road against Cincinnati which disrupts the Big 12 picture moving forward.

The Red Raiders will be back in action next weekend under Joey McGuire, set to take on Arizona in a home game against a Big 12 foe. The kickoff time his currently listed as 12 pm ET on Saturday.

15. Wake Forest (+3)

Wake Forest currently holds a BCS score of .4320. They took the weekend to prepare for the schedule ahead and a potential College Football Playoff push against the ACC with a bye week to reset.

Jake Dickert and the Demon Deacons will now return from a bye week after a hot start to face Virginia at home this weekend. The game is currently scheduled for a 3:45 pm ET kickoff time on Saturday.

16. Tennessee (-5)

Tennessee now holds a BCS score of .3542. They joined the group of teams to slip up after a big win, falling 27-24 on the road against SEC foe South Carolina after seeing a last-second field goal go through the uprights.

The Volunteers and head coach Josh Heupel will now enter the bye week with an opportunity to reset before the end of the season. They will be back in action the following week against Kentucky at home.

17. Florida (+3)

Florida currently holds a .3154 BCS score. They took the opportunity to prepare for the upcoming SEC slate during the bye week as their College Football Playoff hopes hinge on a strong finish to the regular season.

The Gators and Jon Sumrall will now set their sights on the World’s Largest Outdoor Cocktail Party, a neutral site matchup against Florida which will be played in Atlanta this year. The rivals are set for a 3:30 pm ET kickoff on Saturday.

18. Houston (-4)

Houston has moved to a .2503 BCS score now. They suffered a 21-13 loss on the road against Utah which will put a dent in their path toward Big 12 contention and a potential College Football Playoff run.

Willie Fritz and the Cougars will head into the bye week as they look to hit reset before heading back into a run of important Big 12 matchups on the schedule. They will return against Cincinnati the following weekend at home.

19. SMU (+5)

SMU currently holds a BCS score of .2338 after the weekend. They keep moving up the rankings after dominating California in a 59-20 blowout over the weekend which keeps them in the conference title picture.

Rhett Lashlee and the Mustangs can set their sights forward now, ready to face ACC foe California at home next weekend. The contest is currently set to kickoff at 12 pm ET on Saturday.

20. Arizona (NEW)

Arizona now holds a BCS score of .2184 to enter the rankings. They enter the Top 25 after a strong start to the season which is now getting more recognition after a 39-3 blowout win over Iowa State.

Brent Brennan and the Wildcats will be back in action next week for a crucial Big 12 matchup on the road against Texas Tech. The game is currently scheduled for a 12 pm ET start time on Saturday.

21. Northwestern (NEW)

Northwestern sits with a BCS Score of .2119 now. They came out of a bye week to defeat Rutgers in convincing fashion, winning 42-14 to help them enter the rankings as they receive more recognition for the strong run in conference play.

The Wildcats and head coach David Braun will be back in action next weekend as the Big Ten slate continues with a road game against Oregon. The game does not have a kickoff time listed yet on Saturday.

22. Boise State (-1)

Boise State now boasts a .1847 BCS score. They picked up a 31-10 win over Washington State to help keep them at the top of the College Football Playoff’s race to land the Group of Six spot given to the highest-ranked team.

Spencer Danielson and the Broncos look to continue their run with a home game against Texas State. That game is currently scheduled to get underway at 10 pm ET on Saturday.

23. Missouri

Missouri has moved to a .1687 BCS score. They will come back fresh after getting this weekend off with a bye, giving the team a chance to get healthy and prepare for the final stretch of conference matchups ahead.

The Tigers and Eli Drinkwitz how head on the road to play against SEC rival Arkansas off an extended break. The game is currently scheduled for a 7:45 pm ET kickoff on Saturday.

24. Iowa (-9)

Iowa now holds a BCS score of .0929. After a strong start to the season under Kirk Ferentz, the Hawkeyes suffered a 13-10 road loss against Minnesota which forced them down the rankings and complicated the path forward.

Iowa will look to get back in action next weekend, hoping to bounce back quickly against Wisconsin at home. The game is set for a 12 pm ET start time on Saturday.

25. Wisconsin (NEW)

Wisconsin now holds a BCS score of .0820. They were able to enter the rankings this week after picking up a 24-7 home win over USC to elevate their standing in the Big Ten picture moving forward.

The Badgers and Luke Fickell will look to keep the positive momentum next weekend when they travel on the road against Iowa. The game is set for a 12 pm ET kickoff on Saturday.