College Football Playoff Rankings: Who's In and Who's Out?

The latest College Football Playoff (CFP) rankings have stirred up plenty of talk. Ohio State, Indiana, and Texas A&M are still sitting pretty at the top. Meanwhile, Alabama took a tumble after losing to Oklahoma, dropping six spots to No. 10. That puts them behind Notre Dame, even though Alabama has more wins against top-25 teams. Georgia is climbing up the ranks, now at No. 4, while Texas Tech, Ole Miss, Oregon, and Oklahoma are also on the move. Miami is making noise too, jumping two spots to No. 13 after a big win over NC State. But they're still behind Notre Dame, which has caused some frustration among Miami fans. Both teams have the same record, but Miami beat Notre Dame earlier in the season. The big question is how much that head-to-head win will matter in the end. Texas is having a tough time, falling seven spots to No. 17 after a loss to Georgia. Michigan, Virginia, and Tennessee are also in the mix, rounding out the top 20. The rankings are shaking up the playoff picture, with some teams fighting to stay in the top four and others hoping to sneak in as at-large contenders. The SEC is still the powerhouse, with nine teams in the rankings. The Big Ten and Big 12 are close behind, while the ACC is struggling to keep up. The playoff format has changed a bit this year, with the top four teams getting a first-round bye. If the playoffs started today, we'd see some exciting matchups, but a lot can still change before the final rankings come out. The road to the CFP is full of twists and turns. Teams are fighting for every spot, and one loss can change everything. The final rankings will be announced on Dec. 7, and the playoffs will kick off on Dec. 19. It's anyone's guess who will come out on top, but one thing is for sure: the race to the championship is far from over.