There were several big-picture questions heading into the College Football Playoff (CFP) rankings reveal on Tuesday night. Chief among them was where Ohio State would fall after losing to Michigan, and whether Boise State would be ranked ahead of the top Big 12 or ACC teams.
The answers to those questions were provided in the latest CFP rankings. Ohio State fell to number 6, a decline of at least four spots, after its loss to an unranked Michigan team. The Buckeyes are now in danger of having to travel for their first-round playoff game if the seeds were reversed. Boise State, on the other hand, maintained the number 4 seed in the latest reveal, which could have implications for the Big 12 and ACC champions.
The selection committee has the option to rank Boise State ahead of the Big 12 or ACC champion, a move that could be seen as unexpected and potentially controversy-inducing. The committee could also choose to rank Colorado highly, potentially for financial gain. The current rankings will set the stage for an unpredictable Selection Sunday, and the committee’s decisions could have far-reaching implications for the teams involved.
