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CFP Rankings: Shake-ups Before Championship Weekend
3 Dec
Summary
- College Football Playoff Committee released penultimate rankings on Tuesday.
- Teams like Texas A&M and Texas experienced significant movement.
- Several teams' playoff hopes depend on upcoming conference championships.
The College Football Playoff Selection Committee released its second-to-last set of rankings on Tuesday, setting the stage for crucial conference championship games. This latest ranking update addressed several pressing questions regarding team movements after significant upsets. Teams such as Texas A&M experienced a drop, while Texas saw a notable rise after defeating a previously highly-ranked opponent.
Key decisions for the committee involved evaluating teams with multiple losses, including a five-loss Duke team that reached its conference championship game. The committee also considered the impact of coaching changes, such as Lane Kiffin's departure from Oxford on Ole Miss's standing. The inclusion of teams like Miami and the possibility of a second Group of Five team in the playoff bracket were also discussed.
As conference championship games approach, these rankings highlight the intense competition and the many scenarios still at play. The final decision on playoff berths will likely be heavily influenced by the outcomes of these championship contests, leaving several teams in suspense.
