Oregon Leads as First College Football Playoff Rankings Stir Debate

The first College Football Playoff (CFP) rankings for the 2024 season have been released, showcasing a projected 12-team bracket. Oregon and Ohio State lead the rankings, with Oregon expected to secure a first-round bye as the Big Ten champion. Georgia, Miami, and BYU also feature prominently, while Boise State is the highest-ranked Group of Five team at No. 12. The Big 12 faces challenges with only one team likely to make the field, and several SEC teams are in elimination scenarios. The new format emphasizes conference championships for top seeding.