While the nation is largely concerned with one set of polls and ballots being submitted on Tuesday, Nov. 5, we are focused on a different vote.
The first College Football Playoff committee rankings came out on Tuesday night, giving us our initial look at how the committee sees the top teams in the nation, and where the undoubted chaos is expected to take place in the weeks again.
With the Oregon Ducks, Georgia Bulldogs, Texas Longhorns and Ohio State Buckeyes in the running for the coveted top-four playoff spots, it’s clear the final month of the regular season is going to be incredibly entertaining.
Here’s what we know after the first ranking was revealed.
College Football Playoff ranking: Who’s out
There weren’t many major surprises in the first initial release of the College Football Playoff rankings. The Oregon Ducks were No. 1. On the outside looking in, you can highlight Colorado and LSU as potential programs that might be able to get into the race over the next several weeks.
Playoff rankings
- Oregon Ducks
- Ohio State Buckeyes
- Georgia Bulldogs
- Miami Hurricanes
- Texas Longhorns
- Penn State Nittany Lions
- Tennessee Volunteers
- Indiana Hoosiers
- BYU Cougars
- Notre Dame Fighting Irish
- Alabama Crimson Tide
- Boise State Broncos
- SMU Tigers
- Texas A&M Aggies
- LSU Tigers
- Ole Miss Rebels
- Iowa State Cyclones
- Pittsburgh Panthers
- Kansas State Wildcats
- Colorado Buffaloes
- Washington State Cougars
- Louisville Cardinals
- Clemson Tigers
- Missouri Tigers
- Army Black Knights
Oregon’s projected playoff opponent
With the No. 1 ranking, Oregon is projected to be the top seed and get a first-round bye in the playoff.
How many teams in College Football Playoff 2024?
For the first time, there will be 12 teams participating in the College Football Playoffs. There are automatic bids for each of the Power Four conference champions and the highest-ranked Group of Five champion. The remaining seven slots are given to at-large teams.
When next College Football Playoff rankings come out
- Tuesday, Nov. 12: 8:30 p.m. ET
- Tuesday, Nov. 19: 7 p.m. ET
- Tuesday, Nov. 26: 8 p.m. ET
- Tuesday, Dec. 3: 7 p.m. ET
- Sunday, Dec. 8: Noon ET
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