College Football Playoff Rankings: Notre Dame Joins Top Five, Boise State Cracks Top 10

The latest predictions for the College Football Playoff (CFP) rankings indicate significant changes, particularly with Notre Dame breaking into the top five and Boise State entering the top 10. Oregon, currently with the third-best college football betting odds to win the CFP National Championship at +400 according to Caesars Sportsbook, is considered a lock for the playoffs even if they lose their remaining games against Washington and in the Pac-12 Championship Game.

Ohio State strengthened its position with a 38-15 win over Indiana, improving its record to 2-1 against top-five opponents. The Buckeyes are now one win away from Michigan to secure another shot at Oregon in the playoffs.

Tennessee benefited from recent developments and could be ranked ahead of Alabama, whom they defeated earlier in the season. This positioning could secure them a spot in the CFP if no further unexpected events occur.

Boise State, despite a lackluster 17-13 win at Wyoming, has concluded its conference play and will host the Mountain West Championship Game in two weeks. Before that, they will face Oregon State.

Ole Miss, however, saw its CFP hopes dashed after a 24-17 loss at Florida. While they can still take on Mississippi State, their path back to playoff contention appears unrealistic.

Clemson‘s chances for the ACC title game are now out of their hands, requiring a loss by Miami to secure a spot. They face a tough finale against in-state rival South Carolina, which has won five consecutive games after a rocky start.

BYU‘s slide continues after a defeat at Arizona State, moving them from a favorite to make the CFP to nearly out of contention. However, they still have a chance to play for the Big 12 title.