Texas took its first lack of the season to Oklahoma, 34-30, in the Red River Rivalry, a end result that has brought about a shift in the College Football Playoff projection. However, in spite of the Longhorns falling from the ranks of the undefeated, they don’t take as dramatic a fall as one would possibly be expecting.
In truth, the ‘Horns remain in the CFP projection because the highest-rated one-loss workforce, most effective losing from No. 3 to No. 4.
The state of affairs that serves as the root for this projection: Texas and Oklahoma win out with the Horns getting revenge at the Sooners in the Big 12 Championship Game and each groups completing the season 12-1. Ohio State — additionally a one-loss workforce in this projection — can be 11-1 after falling to eventual Big Ten champion Michigan on the conclusion of the common season.
Texas will get the spot over Ohio State in this state of affairs because of being a convention champion (a minor criterion) and having a win over Alabama at the highway in nonconference play. Ohio State additionally has a high quality nonconference highway win at Notre Dame, but it could be a twelfth victory and a convention identify wanting matching Texas’ resume. Oklahoma does no longer have a high quality nonconference recreation on its agenda.
Florida State strikes up from No. 4 to No. 3 with Georgia and Michigan final on best. The Bulldogs whipped Kentucky 51-13 on Saturday with the Wolverines in a similar way annihilating Minnesota 52-10.
College Football Playoff
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Jan. 8 |
National Championship |
Title recreation | Semifinal winners |
| Jan. 1 | Sugar Bowl New Orleans |
Semifinal | (1) Georgia vs. (4) Texas |
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Jan. 1 - Advertisement -
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Rose Bowl |
Semifinal |
(2) Michigan vs. (3)Â Florida State |
Jerry Palm will probably be again together with his whole, up to date bowl projections on Sunday.