Six weeks into the season, the college football hierarchy is beginning to provide some clarity. The Oklahoma Sooners are one of just a few undefeated teams remaining at the top.
Yesterday, ESPN ranked the teams with the best chance to win the National Championship and the Oklahoma Sooners came in fourth behind Georgia, Alabama, and Ohio State.
The Georgia Bulldogs have established themselves as the team to beat in college football with their smothering defense. Even if they’re able to emerge from the regular season unscathed, a date with likely SEC West champion Alabama will provide the big test for the Bulldogs.
Alabama lost a close one to Texas A&M but maintained their credibility as a contender amongst voters.
Ohio State bounced back nicely after a loss to Oregon and Michigan is fielding its best team in years. A matchup between Ohio State and Michigan looms as a likely deciding factor as to which team will represent the Big 10 in the college football playoff.
Though there’s a chance that two SEC teams work their way into the College Football Playoff, the Big 12 and Big 10 are hoping for one of their blue bloods to emerge as national title contenders.
Cincinnati is looking fantastic in their matchup with UCF, continuing to prove they belong in the national title conversation.