What we learned about the CFP committee after the second rankings
Before The Snap’s Michelle Martinelli and Blake Schuster break down some lessons about the College Football Playoff committee’s behavior so far.
Week 12 of the college football season has ended, and fans are now eagerly anticipating the release of the third College Football Playoff rankings. These rankings will offer insight into where their teams stand in the new 12-team CFP format. From this point on, every game will be crucial for the teams, heightening the competition for the national title.
The second rankings unveiled a mix of surprises and expectations, adding an element of unpredictability to the season. Undefeated Oregon maintained the top position for the second consecutive week, followed by one-loss teams: Ohio State, Texas and Penn State, who occupied the top four spots. Although teams like Indiana and BYU remained undefeated, they found themselves outside the top four, grouped with teams that had experienced losses.
Based on 11 weeks of action, the second projected bracket had two-loss Alabama secure the 10th seed, while two-loss Georgia sat at a No. 12 ranking but would be edged out by Boise State as the No. 12 seed. This year marks a significant change in the College Football Playoff by introducing a 12-team format, which will significantly influence the dynamics of the playoffs.
Here is how to watch the third College Football Rankings Show on Tuesday.
Watch the CFP Rankings Show on ESPN with a Fubo subscription
The College Football Playoff Rankings Show can be watched on ESPN at 7 p.m. ET.
Here is the schedule for the College Football Playoff rankings show.
(All times Eastern)
For the 2024 season, 12 teams will qualify for the College Football Playoff, which is a significant change from the four teams selected for the playoff field over the past decade.
The unique 12-team College Football Playoff will feature five conference champions, with the top four automatically securing one of the top four bids. The four highest-ranked teams will receive a first-round bye and advance directly to the quarterfinals. The remaining eight ranked teams will compete for spots in the 5-12 bracket, with games played at the home field of the higher-ranked team.
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