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College Football Playoff Picture Shaken Up
10 Nov
Summary
- Ohio State's loss impacts Big Ten's playoff representation.
- Indiana and undefeated UCLA are now the Big Ten's playoff hopes.
- SEC remains strong with multiple teams projected in top 10.
The College Football Playoff picture is in flux following recent upsets and a convincing loss by Ohio State to Oregon. The Big Ten, a proponent of an expanded playoff, now sees its hopes largely resting on Indiana and an undefeated UCLA squad. Ohio State's recent struggles have removed them from strong playoff contention, prompting crucial questions about how the committee will rank teams like Indiana, especially after a bye week.
The fallout from other games is also significant, with Notre Dame's victory over Miami impacting the ACC and SEC. Miami and BYU face potential drops in rankings after their losses. The SEC remains a powerhouse, with Georgia potentially reasserting dominance following Miami's defeat. Teams are vying for a top-12 spot, with separation beginning to occur as contenders solidify or falter.
The current projection places Georgia, Utah, Alabama, and Texas in the top four, with teams like Notre Dame, Miami, Indiana, and UCLA filling out the likely field. Other conferences are seeing their contenders like Texas Tech and Kentucky fighting for bubble spots, highlighting the intense competition as the season progresses towards bowl games.
