We’re getting down to the nitty-gritty with the 2022 college football season and things are about to get interesting after the third release of the College Football Playoff Rankings.
As it stands, there’s a clear top four undefeated teams in the Power Five with Georgia, Ohio State, Michigan, and TCU, but that’s all going to change, especially on November 26 when the Buckeyes and Wolverines meet.
So, at least one of those four teams is going to lose, and that’s where it gets interesting when considering which one-loss team gets the benefit of the doubt. To determine that, it’s important to know where things stand with the CFP rankings after Week 11 so that we get an idea of what the committee thinks of teams near the top that could slide in.
So, we’re giving you the latest College Football Playoff rankings — the third installment — that were announced on Tuesday night for your consumption and bewilderment.
We start with No. 25 and work our way down to No. 1
25
Cincinnati Bearcats (8-2)
Oct 3, 2020; Cincinnati, OH, USA; Cincinnati Bearcats helmet during the game between the Cincinnati Bearcats and the South Florida Bulls at Nippert Stadium. Credit: Joseph Maiorana-USA TODAY Sports
24
NC State Wolfpack (7-3)
Nov 13, 2021; Winston-Salem, North Carolina, USA; A North Carolina State Wolfpack helmet seen on the sideline during the second half against the Wake Forest Demon Deacons at Truist Field. Credit: William Howard-USA TODAY Sports
23
Oregon State Beavers (7-3)
Jul 29, 2022; Los Angeles, CA, USA; A detailed view of Oregon State Beavers helmet during Pac-12 Media Day at Novo Theater. Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports
22
Oklahoma State Cowboys (7-3)
Oct. 30, 2021; Stillwater; Oklahoma State Cowboys head coach Mike Gundy looks up at the scoreboard during the fourth quarter against Kansas Jayhawks at Boone Pickens Stadium. Oklahoma State won 55-3. Brett Rojo-USA TODAY Sports
21
Tulane Green Wave (8-2)
Nov 12, 2022; New Orleans, Louisiana, USA; Tulane Green Wave tight end Reggie Brown (89) catches a pass against the UCF Knights during the fourth quarter at Yulman Stadium. Credit: Rebecca Warren-USA TODAY Sports
20
UCF Knights (8-2)
Nov 12, 2022; New Orleans, Louisiana, USA; UCF Knights running back Johnny Richardson (0) runs the ball against the Tulane Green Wave during the fourth quarter at Yulman Stadium. Credit: Rebecca Warren-USA TODAY Sports
19
Florida State Seminoles (7-3)
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18
Notre Dame Fighting Irish (7-3)
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17
Washington Huskies (8-2)
Sep 24, 2022; Seattle, Washington, USA; Washington Huskies quarterback Michael Penix Jr. (9) passes against the Stanford Cardinal during the third quarter at Alaska Airlines Field at Husky Stadium. Credit: Joe Nicholson-USA TODAY Sports
16
UCLA Bruins (8-2)
Sep 3, 2022; Pasadena, California, USA; UCLA Bruins quarterback Dorian Thompson-Robinson (1) celebrates his touchdown scored against Bowling Green Falcons with offensive lineman Raiqwon O’Neal (71) during the second half at Rose Bowl. Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-USA TODAY Sports
15
Kansas State Wildcats (7-3)
Sep 24, 2022; Norman, Oklahoma, USA; Kansas State Wildcats quarterback Adrian Martinez (9) reacts after scoring a touchdown during the fourth quarter against the Oklahoma Sooners at Gaylord Family-Oklahoma Memorial Stadium. Credit: Kevin Jairaj-USA TODAY Sports
14
Ole Miss Rebels (8-2)
Oct 29, 2022; College Station, Texas, USA; Mississippi Rebels running back Quinshon Judkins (4) celebrates with quarterback Jaxson Dart (2) after a touchdown run against the Texas A&M Aggies in the second half at Kyle Field. Credit: Daniel Dunn-USA TODAY Sports
13
North Carolina Tar Heels (9-1)
Oct 29, 2022; Chapel Hill, North Carolina, USA; North Carolina Tar Heels quarterback Drake Maye (10) with offensive lineman Asim Richards (72) after running for a first down as Pittsburgh Panthers defensive lineman Deslin Alexandre (5) is in the background in the fourth quarter at Kenan Memorial Stadium. Credit: Bob Donnan-USA TODAY Sports
12
Oregon Ducks (8-2)
Oregon players celebrate a touchdown by running back Jordan James, center, as the Oregon Ducks take on the Stanford Cardinal Saturday, Oct. 1, 2022, at Autzen Stadium in Eugene, Ore.PRINT MAIN Ncaa Football Oregon Stanford Football Stanford At Oregon
11
Penn State Nittany Lions (8-2)
Nov 12, 2022; University Park, Pennsylvania, USA; Penn State Nittany Lions running back Nicholas Singleton (10) runs the ball into the end zone for a touchdown during the second quarter against the Maryland Terrapins at Beaver Stadium. Penn State defeated Maryland 30-0. Credit: Matthew OHaren-USA TODAY Sports
10
Utah Utes (8-2)
Nov 12, 2022; Salt Lake City, Utah, USA; Utah Utes quarterback Cameron Rising (7) leads the team in singing the Utah Fight Song after a win over the Stanford Cardinal at Rice-Eccles Stadium. Credit: Rob Gray-USA TODAY Sports
9
Clemson Tigers (9-1)
Clemson tight end Jake Briningstool (9) and teammates celebrate a play during the second quarter against NC State at Memorial Stadium in Clemson, South Carolina Saturday, October 1, 2022.Ncaa Football Clemson Football Vs Nc State Wolfpack
8
Alabama Crimson Tide (8-2)
Crimson Tide share a laugh during a game between Tennessee and Alabama in Neyland Stadium, on Saturday, Oct. 15, 2022. Credit: USA TODAY Sports
7
USC Trojans (9-1)
Sep 24, 2022; Corvallis, Oregon, USA; USC Trojans quarterback Caleb Williams (13) runs against Oregon State Beavers defensive back Rejzohn Wright (2) at Reser Stadium. Credit: Jaime Valdez-USA TODAY Sports
6
LSU Tigers (8-2)
FAYETTEVILLE, ARKANSAS – NOVEMBER 12: Head Coach Brian Kelly of the LSU Tigers talks to the officials in the first half of a game against the Arkansas Razorbacks at Donald W. Reynolds Razorback Stadium on November 12, 2022, in Fayetteville, Arkansas. (Photo by Wesley Hitt/Getty Images)
5
Tennessee Volunteers (9-1)
Oct 22, 2022; Knoxville, Tennessee, USA; Tennessee Volunteers wide receiver Jalin Hyatt (11) is congratulated by offensive lineman Javontez Spraggins (76) and offensive lineman Jerome Carvin (75) after scoring a touchdown against the Tennessee Martin Skyhawks during the first half at Neyland Stadium. Credit: Randy Sartin-USA TODAY Sports
4
TCU Horned Frogs (10-0)
Nov 5, 2022; Fort Worth, Texas, USA; TCU Horned Frogs quarterback Max Duggan (15) avoids the pressure of Texas Tech Red Raiders linebacker Tyree Wilson (19) during the second half of a game at Amon G. Carter Stadium. Credit: Raymond Carlin III-USA TODAY Sports
3
Michigan Wolverines (10-0)
ANN ARBOR, MICHIGAN – NOVEMBER 12: Ronnie Bell #8 of the Michigan Wolverines celebrates a first-half touchdown while playing the Nebraska Cornhuskers at Michigan Stadium on November 12, 2022, in Ann Arbor, Michigan. (Photo by Gregory Shamus/Getty Images)
2
Ohio State Buckeyes (10-0)
Ohio State Buckeyes offensive lineman Paris Johnson Jr. lifts tight end, Cade Stover, after he caught a touchdown pass. Syndication The Columbus Dispatch
1
Georgia Bulldogs (10-0)
Nov 5, 2022; Athens, Georgia, USA; Georgia Bulldogs quarterback Stetson Bennett (13) on the field before the game against the Tennessee Volunteers at Sanford Stadium. Credit: Dale Zanine-USA TODAY Sports
