The latest College Football Playoff rankings have been released, and the top four teams remain unchanged. Oregon holds the top spot, followed by Ohio State, Texas, and Penn State. However, a chaotic weekend of college football has led to several changes in the rankings and playoff picture.
Indiana, previously ranked at No. 5, dropped five spots to No. 10 after a loss to Ohio State. Despite this, they still have a chance to secure a CFP bid with a win in their upcoming game against Purdue. Notre Dame has replaced Indiana at No. 5 after a convincing victory over Army, who dropped out of the top 25 this week.
In the current CFP rankings, Oregon, Texas, Miami, and Boise State would be the top four conference champions, earning first-round byes in the 12-team bracket. Arizona State would also secure a playoff spot as the fifth-highest-rated conference champion. The first-round matchups would see teams like Ohio State facing Arizona State and Indiana taking on Penn State.
The SEC saw several upsets over the weekend, with Alabama, Ole Miss, and Texas A&M all dropping in the rankings after losses. This has led to Georgia and Tennessee moving up in the rankings. The Big 12 is currently experiencing a four-way tie, with teams like Arizona State, Iowa State, BYU, and Colorado vying for a spot in the conference championship game.
Tulane is making a strong case for the fifth conference champion bid, having won eight consecutive games. They will face Memphis before the AAC championship game against Army. Texas A&M will host Texas in a highly anticipated rivalry game, with the winner advancing to the SEC championship game.
Overall, eight SEC teams, five Big Ten teams, five Big 12 teams, three ACC teams, two Mountain West teams, and one AAC team are represented in the top 25 rankings. The playoff games will be played at the home campuses of the higher-seeded teams, with the quarterfinals and semifinals set to take place at various bowl games.
The CFP National Championship is scheduled for January 20 at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta. The upcoming weeks are sure to bring more excitement and potential upsets as teams battle for a spot in the playoffs and a chance at the national title.
