The latest College Football Playoff rankings set the stage for a heated finale to the regular season, with the Ohio State Buckeyes securing the No. 2 spot for the second consecutive week, according to the
WBNS
News. The Buckeyes’ torrid performance throughout the season, coupled with a bruising shutout against Purdue, has maintained their standing right behind the undefeated Oregon Ducks, who occupy the top spot.
Despite suffering their sole loss of the season to Oregon, Ohio State remains firmly in playoff contention, as reported by
Cleveland19
. If the playoffs were to commence presently, the Buckeyes would face the Boise State Broncos, who clinched the no. 13 slot as the fifth-best conference champion, receiving an automatic bid into the 12-team bracket, overtaking the former projected opponent, Brigham Young University.
This year’s rankings have seen major shuffles following upsetting losses by once-favored contenders. The Georgia Bulldogs, following their debacle against Ole Miss, plummeted from third place to twelfth, as
ABC6
mentioned
. Amid upsets and intense gridiron battles, the Big Ten has displayed dominance, with four teams, including Ohio State, securing spots amongst the top five in the current rankings.
The Buckeyes are poised for pivotal matchups, notably against Michigan, which could potentially affect their playoff seeding, as observed in their football schedule listed by
WBNS
. In a scenario marred by losses, the Miami Hurricanes stand to gain a first-round bye despite dropping to No. 9 after tripping over Georgia Tech, highlighting the committee’s practice of awarding byes to the four highest-ranked conference champions.
The final playoff rankings will be revealed on December 8, giving teams a tight window to showcase their caliber and fortify their positions. This season’s playoff will culminate at the Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Georgia, where the CFP National Championship will crown the ultimate victor on January 20, as stated in the College Football Playoffs Schedule published by
WBNS
.
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