The first College Football Playoff rankings of the season answered a few questions, including whether the committee would put more emphasis on significant wins or pure domination. The answer was that it matters who you beat.
Ohio State hasn't looked nearly as dominant as Michigan, but the committee decided that wins over Notre Dame and Penn State are more impressive than anything the Wolverines have had on their schedule this season. The Buckeyes were ranked No. 1, while Michigan earned the No. 3 spot.
That situation will sort itself out when the Wolverines face both Penn State and Ohio State in a span of three weeks, but for now, there is no reason to believe the Buckeyes will be knocked out of the No. 1 spot during Tuesday night's reveal. Will anything else change?
Texas had the closest game of the contenders in Week 10, narrowly surviving against Kansas State after blowing a 20-point lead in a matter of minutes. Meanwhile, Alabama outlasted LSU in a key SEC battle to keep its hopes alive. The only contender that effectively dropped out of the race was Oklahoma, which suffered its second consecutive loss in the final edition of Bedlam.
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As the regular season inches closer to an end, the College Football Playoff picture is gaining more clarity each week
Here's everything you need to know to watch the second set of playoff rankings get revealed on Tuesday.
When are the College Football Playoff rankings released?
- Date: Tuesday, Nov. 7
- Start time: 7 p.m. ET
The College Football Playoff committee will unveil the second set of 2023 rankings at 7 p.m. ET on Tuesday, Nov. 7, the same time slot as last week's reveal.
CFP rankings schedule 2023
The committee will reveal the latest set of rankings each Tuesday through Nov. 28. Then, the final rankings will set the playoff field on Sunday, Dec. 3 at noon ET.
All Tuesday reveals will be at 7 p.m. ET, with the exception of next week. The Nov. 14 rankings will be released between the college basketball's two Champions Classic games.
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| Date | Time (ET) |
| Tuesday, Oct. 31 | 7 p.m. |
| Tuesday, Nov. 7 | 7 p.m. |
| Tuesday, Nov. 14 | 9 p.m. |
| Tuesday, Nov. 21 | 7 p.m. |
| Tuesday, Nov. 28 | 7 p.m. |
| Sunday, Dec. 3 | Noon |
How to watch the CFP selection show
- TV channel: ESPN
- Live stream: ESPN app, Fubo
The CFP rankings will be released on ESPN each week. Fans hoping to stream the release can find them on the ESPN app with a cable subscription or with Fubo, which offers a free trial.
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Projected CFP rankings: Who are the top four teams in college football?
1. Ohio State (9-0)
2. Georgia (9-0)
3. Michigan (9-0)
4. Florida State (9-0)
Next two out:
5. Washington (9-0)
6. Oregon (8-1)
It's much easier to project this week's rankings than it was one week ago, when the committee's thought process was still somewhat of a mystery. Fans discovered last week that the committee placed more emphasis on Ohio State's meaningful wins than Michigan's dominance, which is something to keep in mind going forward.
For now, however, there isn't much to debate. The top six teams in the rankings all won in Week 9, so it would be a surprise if there were any significant changes on Tuesday.
Could a win over USC be enough to move Washington above Florida State? That would be a major point of contention among fans, but knocking off the Trojans in Los Angeles gives the Huskies two impressive victories in their undefeated record.
Here is a closer look at what the rankings could look like on Tuesday night.
