Another week of games is in the books, which means we are one week closer to the College Football Playoffs.
For the Pac-12, the Oregon Ducks might be the conference’s best chance to land a team in the final four. Even then they will likely need some help given the teams ahead of them in the perceived rankings.
With Week 9 featuring plenty of games with College Football Playoff ramifications, we have the newest CFP rankings and bowl projections. These projections are based on how I feel the committee will view the playoff and not my own personal rankings.
Without further ado, let’s dive in.
1
Georgia Bulldogs
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Record: 7-0
Last Week: Idle
Last Week’s Ranking: No. 1
It was an idle week for the Georgia Bulldogs as they prepare for the “World’s Largest Outdoor Cocktail Party” against the Florida Gators on Saturday. Georgia and Tennessee will meet a week later for the unofficial SEC East championship game.
2
Ohio State Buckeyes
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Record: 7-0
Last Week: Defeated Iowa, 54-10, in Columbus
Last Week’s Ranking: No. 2
The Ohio State Buckeyes just keep chugging along after a relatively slow start against the Hawkeyes. The dam eventually broke and OSU ran away with the game. This week the Buckeyes face another top 25 team, Penn State in Happy Valley on Saturday.
3
Tennessee Volunteers
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Record: 7-0
Last Week: Defeated Tennessee-Martin, 65-24, in Knoxville
Last Week’s Ranking: No. 3
There was no Alabama victory hangover for the Tennessee Vols against in-state foe Tennessee-Martin. They steamrolled the competition, 65-24. Josh Heupel’s squad will host Kentucky on Saturday and hopes to stay perfect ahead of its showdown with Georgia on Nov. 5.
4
Clemson…
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