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Oregon Climbs, Miami Eyes Playoff Path
26 Nov
Summary
- Oregon moved to fifth after a significant win over USC.
- Miami aims for the playoff, likely needing ACC title.
- Ohio State, Indiana, Texas A&M, and Georgia hold top spots.
The latest College Football Playoff rankings reveal Oregon's ascent to fifth place after a crucial win over USC, pushing Ole Miss to sixth. Miami, now at No. 12, keeps postseason aspirations alive, though winning the ACC Championship appears to be their most viable, albeit difficult, path.
At the forefront, the top four projected playoff teams remain constant: Ohio State, Indiana, Texas A&M, and Georgia hold their positions. This stability is significant as the playoff format expands to 12 teams, offering byes to these top contenders.
Utah experienced a slight drop to No. 13 after a narrow victory where their defense allowed considerable rushing yards, raising questions for the selection committee. Two more sets of rankings will be released before the final playoff bracket is unveiled on December 7th.
