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NEW 2025 College Football Playoff Rankings Reaction: Miami creeping up, Top 4 remains unchanged

Nov 12, 2025
The hosts dive into the latest College Football Playoff rankings, highlighting Ohio State's No.1 spot. They question Miami's misleading ranking and discuss its chances in the ACC. Concerns arise about ranked teams' performances and implications for upcoming games, like Georgia vs Texas. There's a playful debate about the potential for multiple Texas teams making the playoffs. Additionally, the committee's ranking process faces scrutiny while reactions to Iowa's small drop and South Florida's return to the rankings are explored.
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INSIGHT

Committee Values Resume Over Conference Odds

  • The committee's latest rankings put Ohio State, Indiana, Texas A&M, and Alabama atop while Miami sits at 15 despite ACC standing realities.
  • That highlights the committee values resume and conference perceptions over current conference tiebreaker odds.
INSIGHT

Miami's Path Depends On Many Upsets

  • Miami's ranking rise is fragile and depends on other teams losing and Miami finishing strong.
  • The hosts see Miami's playoff path as an outside long-shot without Notre Dame or other top teams losing.
ADVICE

How Miami Could Force An At-Large Spot

  • For an ACC/Big 12 at-large, Miami needs Notre Dame to lose and multiple upsets across major games.
  • Win your games and hope top contenders like Michigan, Texas, Oregon, and BYU lose to open a path.
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