The Bulldogs reclaimed the No. 1 ranking in the Associated Press Top 25 for Week 11 after a 42-7 road victory over Ole Miss on Saturday, combined with Miami's loss to Notre Dame. Georgia received 53 first-place votes, while Utah drew 12 and Notre Dame five. The Bulldogs also rank No. 1 in this week's Coaches Poll.

It is the second time this season Georgia has held the top spot. The Bulldogs first rose to No. 1 after defeating Alabama earlier in the year, but they later dropped in the polls after a loss to Auburn. Saturday's performance in Oxford, Mississippi, left little doubt about their current form.

Georgia's defense swarmed Ole Miss throughout the first half, with defensive back KJ Bolden, linebacker Gabe Harris Jr. and defensive lineman Elijah Griffin among those combining to tackle running back Shekai Mills-Knight. The offense, meanwhile, turned the game into a rout.

Head coach Kirby Smart said the win reflected the standard the program expects. "We've been a big-time team all year," Smart said. "We've had some ups and downs, but the guys have kept working. We're getting better every week, and that's what matters."

Georgia's players said the result was a statement. "We wanted to come out and show what we're capable of," said one Georgia defender. "We've been close all season, and tonight it all came together."

The Bulldogs will look to protect their No. 1 ranking when they return home to Sanford Stadium on Saturday to face Mississippi State. Kickoff is scheduled for 3:30 p.m. ET on ABC.

The rest of the AP Top 25 for Week 11: 1. Georgia, 2. Utah, 3. Notre Dame, 4. UCLA, 5. Miami, 6. Indiana, 7. Alabama, 8. Texas, 9. Tennessee, 10. Texas Tech, 11. Wake Forest, 12. BYU, 13. Kentucky, 14. Houston, 15. USC, 16. Iowa, 17. Boise State, 18. Oregon, 19. Ole Miss, 20. South Carolina, 21. Ohio State, 22. Arizona, 23. New Mexico, 24. LSU, 25. SMU.