What turned out to be a chaotic final weekend of the regular season has, ironically, created the most peaceful path to the College Football Playoff.
Losses by No. 1 Georgia and No. 5 Ohio State should make it an easy job for the selection committee. The final four teams that make up the playoff were clear: No. 1 Alabama, No. 2 Michigan, No. 3 Georgia and No. 4 Cincinnati.
MORE: SN's final College Football Playoff picture
There's more to the top 25 than just the College Football Playoff, however. Rankings will weigh heavily on bowl tie-ins and contractual obligations. With that, Sporting News presents the sixth and final set of College Football Playoff rankings of the season — and the only ones that matter:
TOP-10 LOSSES: Oklahoma State | Georgia
College Football Playoff rankings 2021
Who are the top four CFP teams of final CFP poll of 2021?
| Ranking | Team | Record |
| 1 | Alabama | 12-1 |
| 2 | Michigan | 12-1 |
| 3 | Georgia | 12-1 |
| 4 | Cincinnati | 13-0 |
Who are the first two teams out of final CFP poll of 2021?
| Ranking | Team | Record |
| 5 | Notre Dame | 11-1 |
| 6 | Ohio State | 10-2 |
MORE: Latest AP Top 25, Coaches Poll rankings
CFP top 25 rankings from final CFP poll of 2021
| Ranking | Team | Record |
| 1 | Alabama | 12-1 |
| 2 | Michigan | 12-1 |
| 3 | Georgia | 12-1 |
| 4 | Cincinnati | 13-0 |
| 5 | Notre Dame | 11-1 |
| 6 | Ohio State | 10-2 |
| 7 | Baylor | 11-2 |
| 8 | Ole Miss | 10-2 |
| 9 | Oklahoma State | 11-2 |
| 10 | Michigan State | 10-2 |
| 11 | Utah | 10-3 |
| 12 | Pitt | 11-2 |
| 13 | BYU | 10-2 |
| 14 | Oregon | 10-3 |
| 15 | Iowa | 10-3 |
| 16 | Oklahoma | 10-2 |
| 17 | Wake Forest | 10-3 |
| 18 | N.C. State | 9-3 |
| 19 | Clemson | 9-3 |
| 20 | Houston | 11-2 |
| 21 | Arkansas | 8-4 |
| 22 | Kentucky | 9-3 |
| 23 | Louisiana | 12-1 |
| 24 | San Diego State | 11-2 |
| 25 | Texas A&M | 8-4 |
