Behind a pair of freshmen phenoms and Jalen Milroe’s wizardry, Alabama punctuated college football’s statement heard ’round the world against Georgia with a rise to top billing in the AP Poll for the first time in two years to shake up the Week 6 projected College Football Playoff rankings.
The Crimson Tide have risen eight spots to the No. 2 seed behind projected Big Ten champion Ohio State, who will be favored in every game the rest of the way after its impressive 4-0 start. Miami’s fourth-quarter comeback against Virginia Tech kept the Hurricanes’ record untarnished while BYU’s escape at Baylor strengthened one of September’s most notable surprises.
One loss isn’t fatal in the expanded playoff chase, but running into a brick wall against Kentucky is alarming for Ole Miss. The Rebels fell out of this week’s projection after rising to as high as sixth previously. There are red flags in Oxford and struggling against a team that came in winless during SEC play is catastrophic to playoff chances.
Projected CFP Rankings
1. Ohio State
Big Ten champion
Freshman sensation Jeremiah Smith did his best Odell Beckham impression with a pair of head-turning receptions for the Buckeyes at Michigan State. This offense is extremely explosive when No. 4 gets his paws on the football. Ohio State takes on Iowa this weekend before traveling to Oregon for the Big Ten’s most important game to date. This team has a good shot at running the table and thus finishing No. 1.
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Author : Brad Crawford
Publish date : 2024-10-01 12:58:40
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