The College Football Playoff (CFP) chase continues with four weeks left in the regular season

November 13, 2024

After a weekend slate that included four upsets, it’s no surprise that the playoff picture’s all shaken up. The second College Football Playoff (CFP) rankings of the year were released last night, with some familiar faces holding onto their top spots, while others were left on the outside looking in.

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The GIST: After a weekend slate that included four upsets, it’s no surprise that the playoff picture’s all shaken up. The second College Football Playoff (CFP) rankings of the year were released last night, with some familiar faces holding onto their top spots, while others were left on the outside looking in.

As a quick reminder, 12 teams will receive bids to this year’s CFP, up from four in previous years. Here’s the latest:

Oregon remains No. 1: Things are just ducky in Eugene, with Oregon sitting pretty at No. 1 after improving to 10-0 over the weekend. The Ducks also lead the Big Ten, and a conference win would earn them an automatic bid and a first-round bye. That said, No. 5 Indiana is also in contention and also undefeated.

No. 12 Georgia pushed out after upset: Ole Miss topped 2022 champions Georgia 28–10 on Saturday, handing the powerhouse Bulldogs their second loss of the season. They’ve now fallen to fourth in the SEC and would be the first team out of the 12-team playoff (with five spots reserved for conference champions). Woof.

No. 3 Texas, No. 6 BYU, and No. 12 Miami also sitting in bye status: If this week’s CPF rankings hold, all three teams would automatically advance to the second round. The Longhorns are projected to win the SEC, BYU held onto first place in the Big 12 with a 22–21 win over Utah, and Miami is expected to win the ACC despite being upset by Georgia Tech this weekend and suffering its first loss of the season. Chaos.