Crain & Company NEW College Football Playoff Rankings Week 11 | Ohio State, Indiana, Texas A&M, Alabama
Nov 10, 2025
The hosts dive into their thrilling College Football Playoff predictions and discuss the impact of head-to-head matchups among top ACC teams. They debate the fairness of automatic playoff spots for Group-of-Five schools and explore intriguing projections for the playoff field. The timing of losses and conference titles surface as key factors influencing rankings. Conversations about teams like Alabama, Texas A&M, and Georgia Tech create a captivating breakdown of potential playoff scenarios. Fans will enjoy the lively debate and insights!
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Group-Of-Five Spot Is Controversial This Year
- The hosts argue this season may not merit an automatic Group-of-Five entrant despite the rule.
- They think the playoff should include the best 12 teams regardless of conference label.
Watch Conference Champs And Recent Results
- Expect committee to reward teams that win conference championships and consider recent results more heavily.
- Track when losses happen and quality of recent wins to forecast movement in CFP rankings.
Timeline And Optics Drive CFP Seeding
- The hosts predict a likely CFP bracket where Ohio State, Alabama, Indiana, and Texas Tech occupy the top seeds after conference championships.
- Timeline, optics, and when losses occur will heavily shape committee placement, not just raw records.
