by: James Fletcher III 24 hours ago jdfletch3
The College Football Playoff rankings get another fresh look with an updated picture, again changing the perception of the top teams and their path to the final bracket. The latest look at the College Football Playoff Top 25 continues to narrow down which teams have a path toward the 12-team CFP bracket at the conclusion of the regular season will help shape the final week of the regular season.
The five highest-rated conference champions are guaranteed a spot in the field, but not a first-round bye. The remaining seven bids will be filled by seven at-large qualifiers who can be slotted according to their ranking.
A slight shift from last season’s format, this brings added clarity to the process throughout the season and ensures the top teams will benefit from their resume. Those who finish between 5-12 will participate in the first round, hosted by the higher seed before subsequent rounds are played at traditional bowl sites.
Through 13 weeks of results, here is how the selection committee ranked the Top 25 teams with a chance to earn their spot in the upcoming 12-team College Football Playoff. As the resumes continue to shift, the rankings will reflect the latest landscape.
Ohio State maintains an undefeated record in the College Football Playoff rankings, picking up another convincing win over Rutgers this week. The Buckeyes and Ryan Day continue to solidify their spot atop the rankings with a rivalry matchup left between them and the Big Ten title game.
Indiana comes off a late-season bye week which sets them up to conclude the season against in-state rival Purdue. As Curt Cignetti look to finish the regular season undefeated, they are also playing for a spot in the Big Ten title game
Texas A&M saw little resistance this week from Samford, setting them up for a chance to finish undefeated if they can win against in-state rival Texas. Mike Elko has a chance to lock his team into the SEC championship game with a win.