College Football Playoff: Who's In and Who's Out?
With just two weeks left in the college football season, the College Football Playoff (CFP) picture is starting to take shape. The Week 13 games didn't shake things up too much, but there were a few key matchups that gave us a better idea of who might make the cut.
Key Games and Developments
- Oregon's Win Over Southern California: This victory pretty much locked in Oregon's spot in the playoff, even though they still have a shot at the Big Ten title game.
- ACC Chaos: The ACC is a mess, with several teams still in the running for the conference title and a potential playoff spot.
Current Top Teams in CFP Rankings
- Ohio State
- Georgia
- Texas A&M
- Indiana
Group of Five Conferences
- Tulane and James Madison are currently the favorites to represent the American and Sun Belt conferences, respectively.
Final Week of the Regular Season
As we head into the final week of the regular season, there's still a chance for some big upsets that could change everything. But based on what we've seen so far, here's a look at who might make the 12-team playoff field.
Likely Playoff Contenders
- Ohio State
- Georgia
- Texas A&M
Indiana
- Oregon: Their win over Southern California moved them up in the rankings, and they're now looking like a strong contender for one of the final spots.
- Ole Miss
- Oklahoma
- Notre Dame: These teams are also still in the mix, but they'll need to win out to secure their spots.
ACC Race
The ACC is still up in the air, with Virginia, SMU, and Miami all in the running for the conference title and a playoff bid. But with only two weeks left, it's looking more and more like Virginia will come out on top.
Group of Five Favorites
In the Group of Five, Tulane and James Madison are the favorites to represent their conferences in the playoff. But with so much still up in the air, anything can happen.
