CFP Rankings Shake-Up: Alabama Climbs, Georgia Rejoins Top Five

The penultimate College Football Playoff (CFP) Rankings have Oregon and Texas poised to secure the top two seeds, with SMU and Boise State also in strong positions for first-round byes. Alabama narrowly holds the No. 11 spot, but its place in the 12-team playoff is precarious, contingent on the outcome of the ACC Championship Game. Ohio State, despite a recent loss, is favored to host a playoff game. The upcoming conference championship weekend is crucial, with several teams vying for playoff spots and potential byes.