CFP Rankings: Who’s In, Out, and on the Verge?

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CFP Rankings: Who’s In, Out, and on the Verge?

The College Football Playoff (CFP) rankings are heating up as teams push towards Selection Day. With only three Saturdays left in the regular season, a total of 19 Power 4 teams remain in contention for their conference titles. The next CFP ranking will be unveiled by the committee on Tuesday night, November 7, at 8:30 p.m. ET on ESPN.

Power 4 Teams in Contention

Several teams across the major conferences are still alive in their respective title races:

ACC: Virginia, Georgia Tech, SMU, Miami, Duke, and Pitt.
SEC: Alabama, Georgia, Texas A&M, and Ole Miss.
Big 12: Texas Tech, BYU, Cincinnati, and Arizona State.
Big Ten: Ohio State, Indiana, Oregon, USC, and Michigan.

ACC Outlook

Miami stands as the highest-ranked ACC team and is mathematically eligible for the conference championship game. However, they have only a 7.1% chance of clinching it. Georgia Tech can secure a spot with a win against Pitt, while Virginia requires help to qualify.

Last team in: Miami.
First team out: Georgia Tech.

SEC Standings

In the SEC, Alabama appears in need of a victory to enhance their playoff chances after a recent loss to Oklahoma. They remain the highest-ranked team from the SEC with a 71.9% chance of reaching the championship game.

Last team in: Alabama.
First team out: Texas.

Big 12 Status

Texas Tech leads the Big 12 with a favorable chance of winning the conference at 69.5%. They can clinch a conference title game spot if both Cincinnati and Arizona State lose. BYU still has potential but must secure victories to stay in the race for the playoffs.

Last team in: Texas Tech.
First team out: BYU.

Big Ten Competition

Ohio State and Indiana are creating significant separation in the Big Ten. Oregon and USC remain contenders, with USC needing to maintain their winning streak to boost their playoff chances.

Last team in: Oregon.
First team out: USC.

What’s Next?

The upcoming week will be crucial for many teams. The committee’s decisions will largely depend on the performance in the final games. Teams still in contention must capitalize on their opportunities to secure playoff bids.