The release of the initial College Football Playoff rankings means we’re entering the stretch run of the college football season. The contenders have distinguished themselves through the first nine weeks of the season.
Currently, there are six undefeated teams and in the initial CFP rankings, there are eight more teams with just one loss on the season.
The Tennessee Volunteers took the top spot in the initial rankings ahead of Ohio State at No. 2 and Georgia at No. 3. Clemson was ranked fourth in the first College Football Playoff rankings, ahead of Michigan, who is fourth in both the USA TODAY Coaches Poll and the AP Top 25.
Josh Heupel, Hendon Hooker and the Volunteers travel to Athens to face Georgia in what could decide the frontrunner for the SEC East and most likely contender for the playoff.
At 8-0, the TCU Horned Frogs lead the way for the Big 12 but enter the initial rankings at No. 7 behind Alabama at six.
Three other Big 12 teams were included in the first set of rankings, though they’re well outside of national championship contention with two or more losses on the season.
Here’s a look at the initial College Football Playoff rankings.
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