The College Football Playoff Top 25 reveal present on ESPN has set the tone by releasing the penultimate rankings forward of the bracket reveal on Sunday. The newest snapshot of what the choice committee believes is bound to spark controversy after a Saturday full of upsets.
In the primary yr of the brand new format, the 4 highest-ranked convention champions will obtain the top-four seeds, granting them a bye to the Quarterfinals hosted at one of many New Years Six bowl venues. The remaining eight bids shall be crammed by seven at-large qualifiers, and the fifth-highest ranked convention champion. The higher-seeded groups will host the lower-seeded groups within the first spherical.
For these causes, the College Football Playoff Top 25 just isn’t essentially reflective of the ultimate bracket.
With simply the convention championship video games left to play, right here is how the choice committee ranked the Top 25 groups with an opportunity to earn their spot within the new 12-team College Football Playoff.
Oregon closes the season as faculty soccer’s solely undefeated crew, now making ready for the Big Ten Championship which might present them with the No. 1 total seed and a first-round bye within the College Football Playoff.
Upcoming schedule: vs. Penn State
Texas closes their first SEC season because the top-ranked crew from the convention, now holding an opportunity to face Georgia within the title recreation. A primary-round bye shall be on the road within the College Football Playoff.
Upcoming schedule: vs. Georgia
Penn State took benefit of the rivalry slip-up by Ohio State, discovering a spot within the Big Ten Championship in opposition to Oregon with an opportunity to probably earn a first-round bye and climb additional up the ultimate rankings.
Upcoming schedule: vs. Oregon
Despite struggling an early loss to Northern Illinois, Notre Dame rebounded effectively this season and closed out as one of many high groups within the nation. The Fighting Irish at the moment are more likely to host a first-round recreation.
Upcoming schedule: N/A
Georgia finds its manner into the SEC Championship in opposition to Texas with the chance to proceed their climb again up the CFP rankings. They also can earn a first-round bye with a win, regardless of two losses on the resume.
Upcoming schedule: vs. Texas
Ohio State misplaced The Game once more beneath Ryan Day, turning up the warmth on the Buckeyes whereas knocking them out of the working for the convention title or a first-round bye. They will probably nonetheless host a recreation at dwelling.
Upcoming schedule: N/A
Tennessee has successfully locked itself into the College Football Playoff ranked right here with many of the nation carried out enjoying video games till the choice committee meets once more. The solely remaining query is whether or not the Volunteers might host a first-round recreation.
Upcoming schedule: N/A
In their first season within the ACC, SMU has earned a spot within the convention title recreation in opposition to Clemson. Their place – win or loss – shall be one of the vital closely debated matters in faculty soccer.
Upcoming schedule: vs. Clemson
The shock story of faculty soccer, first-year coach Curt Cignetti has them positioned to make the 12-team College Football Playoff. The Hoosiers closed the season sturdy to solidify their spot within the rankings.
Upcoming schedule: N/A
Boise State stays the very best ranked Group of Five crew within the nation however should now shut the deal by profitable the Mountain West Conference title. If they will, a first-round bye may very well be in play.
Upcoming schedule: vs. UNLV
In the primary yr beneath Kalen DeBoer, Alabama has seen ups and downs whereas remaining within the combine. The curler coaster continued with a rivalry recreation win surrounded by different upsets which change the bubble.
Upcoming schedule: N/A
Miami will miss the ACC Championship after struggling an upset loss in opposition to Syracuse within the remaining week of the common season. The Hurricanes destiny now sits within the palms of the choice committee over the ultimate weeks.
Upcoming schedule: N/A
CFP Top 25 Rankings
13. Ole Miss
14. South Carolina
15. Arizona State
16. Iowa State
17. Clemson
18. BYU
19. Missouri
20. UNLV
21. Illinois
22. Syracuse
23. Colorado
24. Army
25. Memphis
