Summary
The final College Football Playoff rankings were announced, leading to calls for changes in how teams are selected. Notre Dame did not make the playoffs, which sparked comments from analyst Kirk Herbstreit about expanding the playoff to 16 teams. The playoff games begin on December 19, with notable matchups like Alabama versus Oklahoma.
Key Facts
- Indiana is ranked No. 1 in the College Football Playoff after winning the Big Ten title.
- Ohio State is ranked No. 2, after dropping from the top spot.
- Georgia is No. 3 following its SEC title win over Alabama.
- Texas Tech is No. 4 after winning the Big 12 title.
- Notre Dame did not make the playoff, leading to controversy.
- The playoff selection committee placed Alabama at No. 9 and Miami at No. 10.
- Tulane and James Madison were included in the playoff as champions of their conferences.
- The playoff begins on December 19, with notable games like Alabama versus Oklahoma.
