College Football Playoff: Who's In, Who's Out, and What to Watch

With the final College Football Playoff rankings out, it's time to look at who's still in the mix. Ohio State's loss to Michigan dropped them to No. 6, but they're likely to host an opening round game. The Big Ten has a strong showing with Oregon, Penn State, and Indiana also in the running. Over in the SEC, Texas, Georgia, and Tennessee are locks, with Texas likely securing the No. 2 seed. Alabama, despite three losses, could still make the cut. The ACC sees Clemson fighting for a spot, while SMU has a chance as an at-large. The Big 12 championship game between Arizona State and Iowa State is a must-watch, with the winner securing a CFP spot. In the Group of Five, UNLV and Boise State battle it out for the final seed. Notre Dame is comfortably in, likely hosting a first-round game. Predictions for the playoff include Oregon, Texas, SMU, and Arizona State as conference champs, with Notre Dame, Ohio State, Alabama, and Tennessee among the first-round matchups.