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Ohio State Leads College Football Playoff Rankings; Final Reveal December 7

11/23/2025

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Ohio State Dominates Rankings

Ohio State remains the top seed in the College Football Playoff rankings after recent games.
Indiana and Texas A&M follow behind the top seed.
Georgia rises to fourth after Alabama loses to Oklahoma.
Notable matchups include Notre Dame facing Oklahoma and Alabama facing Oregon.
The final rankings will be revealed on December 7.

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USC Battles Oregon

The weekend will shape the College Football Playoff (CFP) landscape, with No. 15 University of Southern California (USC) vs. No. 7 Oregon.
No. 18 University of Michigan must defeat Maryland to set up a pivotal game against Ohio State.
Michigan's playoff hopes depend on winning both games, but CFP likelihood remains about 35%.
The ACC's prospects are uncertain, with No. 13 Miami unlikely to reach the championship game.

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Historical Context

The College Football Playoff (CFP) was established in 2014, replacing the controversial Bowl Championship Series (BCS) that had been in place since 1998. The BCS faced criticism for its exclusion of deserving teams, prompting calls for a playoff system dating back to at least 1971. The CFP's introduction aimed to enhance competitive balance and has since transformed college football's postseason landscape.

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Ohio State Dominates Rankings

Ohio State remains the top seed in the College Football Playoff rankings after recent games.
Indiana and Texas A&M follow behind the top seed.
Georgia rises to fourth after Alabama loses to Oklahoma.
Notable matchups include Notre Dame facing Oklahoma and Alabama facing Oregon.
The final rankings will be revealed on December 7.

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