Oregon and Ohio State Lead Playoff Rankings

The first College Football Playoff rankings for 2024 were released, placing Oregon at No. 1 and Ohio State at No. 2, despite both having one loss each, with the Buckeyes' loss to top-ranked Oregon being a key differentiator over Georgia's loss to Alabama. Ohio State is well-positioned with a 98% chance of making the Playoff and a 67% chance to host a Playoff game, and they also made headlines with a significant win over Texas in basketball, marking a successful start to their 2024-25 season. Meanwhile, Georgia is ranked third, with discussions focusing on their performances against top teams like Texas. Washington State, at No. 21, faces a tough path to make the 12-team playoff, needing to win their remaining games and hope for favorable outcomes from higher-ranked teams. The expanded playoff format now includes 12 teams, a significant shift from the previous four-team structure, as the battle for conference supremacy intensifies between the Big Ten and SEC.