Tennessee Football Moves to No. 8 in Rankings

In the latest College Football Playoff rankings, Oregon remains at No. 1, while Tennessee has jumped to No. 8, benefiting from losses by Ole Miss, Indiana, and Alabama. The Vols, after a decisive 56-0 victory over UTEP, need to secure a win against Vanderbilt to solidify their playoff position. Indiana, despite a significant loss to Ohio State, has only dropped to No. 10, demonstrating the committee's confidence in their overall performance. Meanwhile, SMU moved up to No. 9 and is poised for a possible matchup against Miami in the ACC title game. The SEC continues to struggle, with Alabama falling to No. 13 and Ole Miss at No. 14, while Arizona State and Boise State also make strides in the rankings amidst chaotic conference scenarios. The final bracket will be set on December 8, with the first playoff games scheduled for December 20.