Crain & Company NEW College Football Playoff Rankings Week 12 | These Teams Are Locked In
Nov 17, 2025
In Week 12 of college football, the hosts delve into playoff predictions, discussing methods for choosing team rankings. They highlight Ohio State, A&M, Indiana, and Texas Tech as top contenders. A lively debate unfolds about Georgia Tech's ACC chances and the impact of Group of Five teams. The panel identifies locks for the playoffs and speculates on potential upsets that could alter the landscape. Listeners are invited to share their thoughts on projections, with a tease for upcoming ranking reactions.
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Predictions Vs. Preferences Matter
- Blain Crain distinguishes his predictions from his personal preference and tries to forecast how the committee will seed teams after conference championships.
- He emphasizes these are predictions of outcomes and committee choices, not his ideal selections.
Top Four Driven By Conference Outcomes
- Blain lists his top four as Ohio State, Texas A&M, Indiana, and Texas Tech based on projected records and conference outcomes.
- He explains seeding hinges on conference titles and which teams play in championship games.
Define 'Lock' By Championship Access
- Locking a team means assuming they could lose remaining games and still make the playoff; consider conference structure when judging locks.
- Use conference championship access as a core criterion for calling a team a 'lock.'