College Football Playoff (CFP) Rankings 2023: Rankings After Week 14

The highlight of Saturday's matchups was Michigan securing a victory over archrival Ohio State. Meanwhile, Alabama narrowly escaped the Iron Bowl with a win against Auburn, clinched through a remarkable touchdown pass from Jalen Milroe to Isaiah Bond on 4th-and-goal from the 31-yard line in the closing minute.

Dec 27, 2023, 23:19 EDT
Check College Football Playoff (CFP) Rankings 2023 List Here
Check College Football Playoff (CFP) Rankings 2023 List Here

Based on the discerning eyes of the College Football Playoff selection committee, the Ohio State Buckeyes currently rank number one in college football.

The highlight of Saturday's matchups was Michigan securing a victory over archrival Ohio State. Meanwhile, Alabama narrowly escaped the Iron Bowl with a win against Auburn, clinched through a remarkable touchdown pass from Jalen Milroe to Isaiah Bond on 4th-and-goal from the 31-yard line in the closing minute.

Here are the full rankings:

Rank Team Record
1 Michigan 13-0
2 Washington 13-0
3 Texas 12-1
4 Alabama 12-1
5 Florida State 13-0
6 Georgia 12-1
7 Ohio State 11-1
8 Oregon 11-2
9 Missouri 10-2
10 Penn State 10-2
11 Mississippi 10-2
12 Oklahoma 10-2
13 LSU 9-3
14 Arizona 9-3
15 Louisville 10-3
16 Notre Dame 9-3
17 Iowa 10-3
18 NC State 9-3
19 Oregon State 8-4
20 Oklahoma State 9-4
21 Tennessee 8-4
22 Clemson 8-4
23 Liberty 13-0
24 SMU 11-2
25 Kansas State 8-4

Anticipation was palpable in the lead-up to the unveiling of the initial rankings on Tuesday, with the foremost question centring on which of the five undefeated Power Five teams would ascend to the coveted No. 1 position.

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Following a 30-24 defeat against the Michigan Wolverines on Saturday, the Ohio State Buckeyes have regrettably exited contention for the College Football Playoff. Currently occupying the sixth position in the CFP rankings, this development poses a significant challenge for the program, compounded by the fact that they will not be participating in the Big Ten championship game.

College Football Playoff (CFP) Rankings 2023

As conference championship games loom as the final hurdle before determining the four-team field, the looming question is the challenge faced by the selection committee in shaping the ultimate rankings.

The most uncomplicated scenario envisions the four Power Five undefeated teams maintaining their unblemished records: Georgia triumphing over Alabama, Michigan prevailing against Iowa, Washington securing a second victory over Oregon, and Florida State managing Louisville.

In such a scenario, these teams would almost certainly constitute the College Football Playoff (CFP), even as some uncertainties linger about the overall potential of the Seminoles, particularly with star quarterback Jordan Travis sidelined due to injury.

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How Are College Football Playoff Rankings Calculated?

In contrast to conventional polls, the College Football Playoff rankings emerge later in the season, setting them apart. Uniquely, these rankings hold paramount significance, for they exclusively determine the fate of the coveted four-team playoff. The discerning CFP Selection Committee meticulously assembles its own Top 25 list, taking into account an array of decisive factors such as the strength of schedules, on-field outcomes, championship accolades, shared adversaries, and more.

Check College Football Playoff (CFP) Rankings 2023 List Here

The top of this ranking is a gateway to the highly sought-after playoff, wherein the top four teams partake in two semifinal clashes before advancing to the national championship game, adhering to a format pitting No. 1 against No. 4 and No. 2 against No. 3.

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