Week 15 College Football Rankings: Texas, Vanderbilt Eye Playoff Spots
Week 15 brought significant changes to the College Football landscape. With Texas upsetting Texas A&M, the playoff picture became more complicated. Meanwhile, in the ACC, SMU’s loss to California opened the door for Virginia and Duke to compete for their conference title.
Current College Football Playoff Rankings
The latest rankings reflect the ongoing battles for playoff spots across multiple conferences.
| Rank | Team | Record | Next Game | Last Game |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ohio State Buckeyes | 12-0, 9-0 | Saturday 8 PM ET vs #2 Indiana | 27-9 win at #15 Michigan |
| 2 | Indiana Hoosiers | 12-0, 9-0 | Saturday 8 PM ET vs #1 Ohio State | 56-3 win at Purdue |
| 3 | Georgia Bulldogs | 11-1, 7-1 | Saturday 4 PM ET vs #10 Alabama | 16-9 win vs #23 Georgia Tech |
| 4 | Texas Tech Red Raiders | 11-1, 8-1 | Saturday 12 PM ET vs #11 BYU | 49-0 win at West Virginia |
| 5 | Ole Miss Rebels | 11-1, 7-1 | TBD | 38-19 win at Mississippi State |
| 6 | Oklahoma Sooners | 10-2, 6-2 | TBD | 17-13 win vs LSU |
| 7 | Texas A&M Aggies | 11-1, 7-1 | TBD | 27-17 loss at #16 Texas |
| 8 | Alabama Crimson Tide | 10-2, 7-1 | Saturday 4 PM ET vs #3 Georgia | 27-20 win at Auburn |
| 9 | Notre Dame Fighting Irish | 10-2 | TBD | PENDING SCORE vs Stanford |
| 10 | Texas Longhorns | 9-3, 6-2 | TBD | 27-17 win vs #3 Texas A&M |
| 11 | Oregon Ducks | 11-1, 8-1 | TBD | 26-14 win at Washington |
| 12 | Vanderbilt Commodores | 10-2, 6-2 | TBD | 45-24 win at #19 Tennessee |
Key Highlights
- Ohio State aims to cement their playoff position against Indiana.
- Indiana celebrates its first undefeated regular season.
- Georgia enters the SEC Championship with a solid record and high expectations.
- Texas Tech secures a Big 12 Championship berth after a dominant win.
- Vanderbilt hits a milestone 10 wins, potentially entering the playoff conversation.
As the playoffs approach, the race for contention remains fierce. With Texas and Vanderbilt both pushing for spots, the outcomes of upcoming games will determine their fate in the quest for the College Football Playoff.
