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The latest CFP rankings reveal the ACC's potential exclusion from the playoff, Texas Tech's strong position with a win over Texas A&M, and Texas's slim chances of making the playoff, with conference championship week shaping the final bids.
Ohio State remains at the top of the CFP rankings, with Indiana at No. 2 and Texas A&M at No. 3, as other teams like Alabama, Georgia, and Oregon also feature prominently. Notable shifts include Miami moving up to No. 15 and South Florida earning the final playoff spot at No. 24. The final bracket will be announced on December 7, leading to the playoff start on December 19.
Ohio State remains at the top of the CFP rankings, with Miami making a significant leap to No. 15 due to their early-season win over Notre Dame, and South Florida re-entering the rankings as the top Group of 5 team. The rankings reflect recent game performances and conference considerations, with the final bracket set to be announced in December.
CBS Sports predicts the second College Football Playoff Top 25 rankings, with Ohio State expected to remain at No. 1, followed by Indiana, Texas A&M, Alabama, and Georgia, highlighting ongoing team performances and upcoming schedule challenges.
The article projects the College Football Playoff Top 25 rankings for Week 12, highlighting key games and potential reshuffles as the season nears its end, with notable wins and losses affecting team standings.
The ACC is underperforming in the first College Football Playoff rankings, with the Big 12 surging ahead and Miami's chances diminishing due to recent losses, highlighting the need for the conference to improve its nonconference signature wins to secure multiple playoff spots.
The 2024 College Football Playoff has expanded to a 12-team format, with Oregon, Georgia, Boise State, and Arizona State earning first-round byes as the highest-ranked conference champions. The first round features matchups like No. 9 Tennessee vs. No. 8 Ohio State and No. 12 Clemson vs. No. 5 Texas. Alabama and Miami narrowly missed the playoff, finishing just outside the top 12. The first round games are scheduled for December 20-21, with higher seeds hosting the matches.
The 2024-25 college football bowl games and College Football Playoff (CFP) schedule are being announced, with the 12-team playoff bracket revealed. Oregon and Georgia are the top two seeds, with games set to begin on December 31 and culminate in the championship on January 20 in Atlanta. The process includes the release of final CFP rankings and New Year's Six games, with updates and projections provided throughout the day.
Ohio State has been seeded No. 8 in the College Football Playoff and will host No. 9 seed Tennessee in a first-round game at Ohio Stadium on December 21. The Buckeyes, ranked sixth in the final CFP rankings, are one of the four highest-ranked at-large teams in the 12-team field. If they win, they will face No. 1 seed Oregon in the quarterfinals at the Rose Bowl. This marks Ohio State's sixth appearance in the CFP, aiming for their first national championship since 2014.
The article discusses the anticipation surrounding the final College Football Playoff (CFP) rankings, focusing on where Penn State will be seeded. It highlights the excitement and speculation among fans and analysts as they await the official announcement of the rankings.
The final 2024 College Football Playoff and bowl game projections are underway, with 10 programs celebrating conference championships. The CFP selection committee's decisions are highly anticipated, with Oregon, Georgia, Boise State, and Arizona State projected to receive first-round byes. Key bowl matchups include SMU vs. Texas and Clemson vs. Penn State. The debate centers on whether SMU or Alabama will secure a playoff spot, highlighting the drama of Selection Day.
Arizona State secured a spot in the College Football Playoff after defeating Iowa State 45-19 in the Big 12 title game, despite being ranked No. 15. The Sun Devils, who joined the Big 12 this year, hope for a first-round bye, contingent on other conference outcomes, particularly the ACC title game between Clemson and SMU. The playoff structure, which awards byes to conference champions rather than the top four teams, is causing debate, as it may lead to lower-ranked teams receiving byes over higher-ranked ones.
Miami's athletic director Dan Radakovich and ACC commissioner Jim Phillips criticized the College Football Playoff Committee for ranking Alabama ahead of Miami, despite Miami having a better record. Alabama is ranked 11th, while Miami is 12th, potentially excluding Miami from the playoff field. The committee cited Alabama's stronger record against top 25 teams as a reason. Both Miami and Alabama have no more games to influence their standings, and the final rankings could change based on upcoming conference championship outcomes.
The ACC is urging the College Football Playoff committee to reconsider Miami's ranking after the Hurricanes fell to No. 12, potentially missing out on the 12-team tournament despite a 10-2 record. ACC commissioner Jim Phillips expressed disappointment, arguing Miami deserves better, while coach Mario Cristobal highlighted the team's strong season and close losses. Miami's exclusion is contentious as Alabama, with three losses, secured the No. 11 spot. The Hurricanes' case is weakened by not facing ranked teams and defensive struggles, despite leading in offensive stats.
Ohio State and Miami have dropped in the penultimate College Football Playoff rankings after losing to unranked teams, with Ohio State falling to No. 6 and Miami to No. 12. This shift has allowed Texas to rise to No. 2, followed by Penn State, Notre Dame, and Georgia. Alabama, ranked No. 11, currently holds the last at-large playoff berth over Miami. The final CFP rankings will be released on Sunday, following this weekend's conference championship games, which are expected to further alter the playoff landscape.