After a dramatic 52-45 victory over Louisville, Miami remains the projected third seed in the College Football Playoff standings. However, a huge shake-up in the rankings is on the horizon, thanks to Georgia’s statement win over Texas on Saturday. Georgia’s victory propels them to second place in the CFP rankings, knocking Texas down and allowing Oregon to take the lead. Georgia now sits comfortably in second place after receiving a projected bye. Meanwhile, as SEC and Big Ten teams continue to compete, Miami finds itself in a good position to jump to second in the playoff standings soon.
Iowa State remains unbeaten with their victory over Central Florida, holding onto the fourth seed in the rankings. Ohio State follows closely at fifth as the second-ranked Big 10 team, though metrics still rate them as the top team in the nation. Texas’ first loss of the season to Georgia drops the Longhorns to a projected sixth seed in the College Football Playoff.
Beyond Texas, there’s a noticeable gap in the rankings. Penn State stays undefeated and will face Ohio State on November 2 in a pivotal Big 10 showdown that could shape the CFP seeding. Tennessee climbs to eighth after their win over Alabama, while LSU and Clemson round out the ninth and tenth spots. Indiana sneaks into the final at-large berth, as Alabama falls out of playoff contention.
Here’s the updated College Football Playoff seedings:
Seed Team Record
1 Oregon 7-0
2 Georgia 6-1
3 Miami 7-0
4 Iowa State 7-0
5 Ohio State 5-1
6 Texas 6-1
7 Penn State 6-0
8 Tennessee 6-1
9 LSU 5-1
10 Clemson 5-1
11 Indiana 5-1
12 Boise State –
The newest rankings highlight the top 12 teams, with Oregon leading the way due to their perfect record. Miami and Iowa State are likewise undefeated, while Georgia, despite a solitary setback, remains in solid second place. Miami’s path ahead is clear: keep winning to secure their College Football Playoff position. Any mistakes could lead to doubt, particularly if they do not win the ACC Championship. In a crowded field, a two-loss ACC club would most likely be eclipsed by a two-loss Big 10 or SEC squad in the CFP competition.
