Alabama Surpasses Notre Dame in College Football Playoff Rankings; Miami, Texas Close
The College Football Playoff rankings have recently seen notable movements ahead of the upcoming conference championship weekend. Alabama has ascended to the ninth position, surpassing Notre Dame, which has dropped to tenth. Meanwhile, Miami and Texas are closely trailing, ranked twelfth and thirteenth respectively.
Current College Football Playoff Rankings
As of the latest update, the top teams are as follows:
| Rank | Team | Record |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ohio State | 12-0 |
| 2 | Indiana | 11-1 |
| 3 | Georgia | 11-1 |
| 4 | Texas Tech | 10-2 |
| 5 | Oregon | 10-2 |
| 6 | Ole Miss | 10-2 |
| 7 | Texas A&M | 7-5 |
| 8 | Oklahoma | 10-2 |
| 9 | Alabama | 10-2 |
| 10 | Notre Dame | 10-2 |
| 11 | BYU | 10-2 |
| 12 | Miami | 9-3 |
| 13 | Texas | 9-3 |
Upcoming Championship Games
Key matchups this weekend include the Big Ten Championship Game featuring Ohio State and Indiana. With only nine title games remaining, the rankings could shift but not drastically before the final selections are made by the committee.
Alabama and Notre Dame: The Ongoing Debate
Alabama’s rise follows a victory in the Iron Bowl, positioning them advantageously despite their potential SEC title game loss to Georgia. In contrast, Notre Dame’s fall was influenced by a convincing win against Stanford.
Hunter Yurachek, the chair of the CFP selection committee, remarked that the competition between Alabama and Notre Dame has been intense over the last few weeks. The current rankings suggest the cutoff for at-large bids will place teams like BYU and Miami on the fringes.
By the Numbers
- Alabama: 10 wins, 2 losses
- Notre Dame: 10 wins, 2 losses
- Miami: 9 wins, 3 losses
- Texas: 9 wins, 3 losses
Future Prospects
Miami’s path to the playoff hinges on an at-large bid, while BYU still has a chance through their conference championship. The final rankings will be released on Sunday, with significant implications for all teams involved.
As the landscape of college football continues to evolve, teams will aim to secure their positions amidst ongoing competitions and selections. The playoff picture remains fluid, with potential shifts stemming from weekend performances.
