College Football Playoff: Unchanged Top Eight Teams Hold Steady in Latest Rankings
The latest College Football Playoff rankings for Week 10 have just been released, and it appears that the top eight teams are holding their ground, showing minimal movement in the rankings. In this article, we’ll delve into the details and explore the key matchups to watch in Week 11.
Ohio State Maintains Its Dominance
At the summit of the rankings, Ohio State stands tall with an undefeated record of 9-0. The Buckeyes managed to keep their stronghold on the top spot, fending off strong contenders, including Georgia, Michigan, Florida State, and Washington, who round out the top five.
Top Five Stays Unchanged
With all five undefeated Power Five teams securing victories in Week 10, there was little room for change. Ohio State, the leading team, retained its position over Georgia, while Michigan, Florida State, and Washington maintained their spots in the top five.
Oregon Continues as Top One-Loss Team
The top eight rankings saw little alteration, with Oregon holding steady as the leading one-loss team at No. 6. They are followed closely by Texas and Alabama, who also experienced no significant shifts in their rankings. Ole Miss made a noteworthy leap to No. 9, and Penn State surged to No. 10, thanks in part to Oklahoma’s loss to Oklahoma State. The Sooners, now at No. 17, find themselves two positions behind the Cowboys at No. 15.
Changes in Rankings Due to Recent Games
LSU’s fall from No. 14 to No. 19 came after a loss to Alabama, while Notre Dame dropped from No. 15 to No. 20 following their road loss to Clemson.
Georgia and Alabama Stay Put
Despite their respective challenges, both Georgia and Alabama managed to maintain their positions. Georgia secured a victory over No. 12 Missouri in Week 10, while Alabama found itself in a similar situation. Alabama’s loss to Texas earlier in the season meant that even though the Longhorns needed overtime to stave off a Kansas State comeback, it was difficult to justify Alabama surpassing Texas in the rankings based on their head-to-head victory.
Week 11 Key Matchups
Week 11 promises to be a thrilling one with two top-10 matchups in the lineup. No. 2 Georgia will host No. 9 Ole Miss, while No. 3 Michigan will pay a visit to No. 10 Penn State. The outcomes of these matchups will be critical for Ole Miss and Penn State, as their playoff hopes hang in the balance.
Additionally, No. 13 Tennessee will face No. 14 Missouri, a game that could play a significant role in determining New Year’s Six bowl spots. No. 5 Washington will also be put to the test as they host No. 18 Utah, and No. 6 Oregon will face a USC team that recently dropped out of the rankings after their Week 10 loss to the Huskies.
Recap of College Football Playoff Rankings
Here’s a quick overview of the current College Football Playoff rankings:
Ohio State (9-0)
Georgia (9-0)
Michigan (9-0)
Florida State (9-0)
Washington (9-0)
Oregon (8-1)
Texas (8-1)
Alabama (8-1)
Ole Miss (8-1)
Penn State (8-1)
Louisville (8-1)
Oregon State (7-2)
Tennessee (7-2)
Missouri (7-2)
Oklahoma State (7-2)
Kansas (7-2)
Oklahoma (7-2)
Utah (7-2)
LSU (6-3)
Notre Dame (7-3)
Arizona (6-3)
Iowa (7-2)
Tulane (8-1)
North Carolina (7-2)
Kansas State (6-3)
