There is a lot of momentum building for the Texas Longhorns and Florida State Seminoles for their wins over Alabama and LSU respectively. Ohio State is also 2-0 but their wins have been a little less impressive from media standards for the program.
The Ohio State Buckeyes are ranked No. 2 overall in the FPI (Football Power Index). They also have the best chance to make the College Football Playoffs at 45.3%. Coming right behind the Buckeyes are the Texas Longhorns at 45.1%. The Longhorns are ranked No. 6 overall on the FPI.
The only other team with at least a 40% chance is the Florida State Seminoles at 40.8%. The Noles are No. 5 overall in the Football Power Index.
Here are the top 10 teams to make the CFP based on the FPI:
Team | FPI Rank | Playoff % | Projected Record |
Ohio State | No. 2 | 45.3 | 11-2 |
Texas | No. 6 | 45.1 | 11-2 |
Florida State | No. 5 | 40.8 | 11-2 |
Georgia | No. 3 | 38.5 | 11-2 |
USC | No. 4 | 36.4 | 11-2 |
Oklahoma | No. 8 | 27.1 | 11-2 |
Alabama | No. 1 | 26.3 | 10-3 |
Penn State | No. 7 | 25.0 | 10-2 |
Notre Dame | No. 9 | 22.0 | 10-2 |
Michigan | No. 10 | 14.7 | 10-2 |
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