Unveiling the College Football Playoff Rankings: Schedule and Time for the Fourth CFP Top 25
As anticipation builds with less than two weeks remaining until the revelation of the final four-team College Football Playoff field, the weekly rankings from the playoff selection committee take on added significance.
Georgia Secures the Top Spot
In a pivotal development last Tuesday, Georgia ascended to the top spot in the playoff rankings after dominating then-No. 9 Ole Miss with a 35-point victory. The Bulldogs, maintaining their No. 1 position in the US LBM Coaches Poll throughout the 2023 college football season, sustained their momentum with a commanding 38-10 win against then-No. 18 Tennessee. Coach Kirby Smart’s team now boasts three top-20 victories in as many weeks, setting the stage for a potential sustained lead in the upcoming rankings release.
Ohio State’s Slip and Alabama’s Challenge
Ohio State, initially holding the top rank in the first two sets of rankings, yielded the coveted position to Georgia last Tuesday. On the other hand, Alabama, the sole remaining SEC team with less than two losses, faces an uphill climb from its current No. 8 spot. Despite the Crimson Tide’s strong performance, every team above them secured victories last week, with Texas defeating Alabama 34-24 in Tuscaloosa in Week 2. Alabama’s playoff aspirations hinge largely on defeating Georgia in the SEC championship game on Dec. 2, assuming a victory against Auburn in the Iron Bowl this week.
When to Expect the College Football Playoff Rankings
Date: Tuesday, Nov. 21
Time: 6 p.m. CT
The College Football Playoff selection committee will unveil the fourth set of rankings during a show scheduled to commence at 6 p.m. CT. For a comprehensive view of the CFP rankings release schedule for 2023, mark the following dates:
Tuesday, Nov. 28: 6 p.m. CT
Sunday, Dec. 3: 11 a.m. CT
Where to Tune In
TV Channel: ESPN
Streaming Options: ESPN app, Fubo (free trial)
Catch the rankings broadcast on ESPN, the chosen platform throughout the season. For those preferring streaming, the ESPN app and Fubo, offering a free trial, present convenient options.
College Football Playoff Predictions for Week 12
Heading into Week 12, here are the top four teams in the College Football Playoff race:
Georgia (11-0, 8-0 SEC)
Ohio State (11-0, 8-0 Big Ten)
Michigan (11-0, 8-0 Big Ten)
Washington (11-0, 8-0 Pac-12)
First Two Out
Florida State (11-0, 8-0 ACC)
Oregon (10-1, 7-1 Pac-12)
As the playoff picture takes shape, all eyes are on the upcoming rankings release, with teams vying for coveted spots in the College Football Playoff.
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