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College Football Rankings Shift: Ohio State Shines, Alabama Falters

9/5/2025

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The second weekend of College Football features only one matchup between ranked teams.
Ohio State, LSU, and Miami achieved significant victories, while Alabama's playoff hopes declined after a loss.
Tulane emerges as a strong candidate for a non-Power 4 playoff spot.
The selection committee introduced a new metric rewarding wins against higher-quality opponents.
Notre Dame must perform well against a manageable schedule to secure a playoff spot.

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Story summary

The second weekend of College Football features only one matchup between ranked teams.
Ohio State, LSU, and Miami achieved significant victories, while Alabama's playoff hopes declined after a loss.
Tulane emerges as a strong candidate for a non-Power 4 playoff spot.
The selection committee introduced a new metric rewarding wins against higher-quality opponents.
Notre Dame must perform well against a manageable schedule to secure a playoff spot.