"Surprising First College Football Playoff Rankings: Ohio State Claims No. 1 Spot"

The first edition of the College Football Playoff Rankings has been released, with Ohio State taking the top spot followed by Georgia, Michigan, and Florida State. Unbeaten teams round out the top four, with Washington and Oregon just outside the playoff field. The rankings reflect strength of schedule and quality wins, with Ohio State having the strongest case. Michigan and Georgia are battling for the second spot, while Washington is ranked fifth. The rankings also consider head-to-head results, with Texas ranked ahead of Oklahoma despite the Sooners' victory over the Longhorns.