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Ohio State Holds Top Seed as Playoff Picture Unfolds

11/28/2025

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Ohio State Dominates Rankings

Ohio State remains the No. 1 seed in the CFP rankings, with Indiana, Texas A&M, and Georgia following as assured playoff berths.
Oregon moved to No. 6 after beating USC.
Ole Miss fell to No. 7.
Miami sits at No. 12 and must beat Pittsburgh and get help to reach the ACC Championship Game.
Final CFP rankings will be revealed on December 7 after this weekend's crucial matchups.

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Texas Teams Contend

The College Football Playoff landscape is shifting as Texas A&M, Texas Tech, and North Texas emerge as contenders.
Texas A&M, at 11-0, is nearly guaranteed a playoff spot.
Texas Tech (10-1) and North Texas (10-1) vie for inclusion.
North Texas aims for its first playoff berth since 1959, contingent on beating Temple.
The Texas–Texas A&M rivalry game this Friday could significantly impact playoff positions.

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Historical Context

The College Football Playoff (CFP) was introduced in 2014, replacing the Bowl Championship Series (BCS) to enhance competitive balance in college football. The inaugural playoff culminated in Ohio State University winning the national championship in 2015. This new format, determined by a selection committee, has reshaped team dynamics, with rivalries like Texas vs. Texas A&M becoming crucial for playoff positioning.

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Ohio State Dominates Rankings

Ohio State remains the No. 1 seed in the CFP rankings, with Indiana, Texas A&M, and Georgia following as assured playoff berths.
Oregon moved to No. 6 after beating USC.
Ole Miss fell to No. 7.
Miami sits at No. 12 and must beat Pittsburgh and get help to reach the ACC Championship Game.
Final CFP rankings will be revealed on December 7 after this weekend's crucial matchups.

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