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Miami Leads First College Football Playoff Rankings
The unbeaten Hurricanes claim the top spot while several other teams earn surprising placements in the initial release.
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Top Teams Secure Byes
The 8-0 Miami Hurricanes earned the No. 1 position in the first rankings release. Georgia sits at No. 2, followed by Utah, Indiana and Alabama to complete the top five. The top four teams would receive first-round byes in a 12-team bracket. The remaining top 12 includes Kentucky, Texas, UCLA, BYU, Ole Miss, Notre Dame and Ohio State. As the lone Group of 6 team in the top 25, Boise State at No. 25 would take the final spot as an automatic qualifier.
Surprising Placements Stand Out
Indiana's selection at No. 4 drew attention after three close victories and a loss to Ohio State. Alabama landed at No. 5 despite two October defeats, aided by wins over ranked opponents and a challenging schedule. Ohio State dropped after a recent setback. The SEC placed five teams in the top 12, the Big Ten three and the Big 12 two.
Key Matchups Ahead
First-round games would feature Boise State at Alabama, BYU at UCLA, Notre Dame at Kentucky and Ole Miss at Texas. Miami can strengthen its position with a win over Notre Dame this weekend and holds a favorable remaining schedule. The final rankings will be released Dec. 6.
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