CFP Rankings: Alabama, Notre Dame Among Biggest Winners and Losers
Cignetti said the committee favored SEC teams and ignored Ohio State’s head-to-head win, as the Buckeyes landed eight spots behind Indiana.
- The College Football Playoff selection committee released its first 2026 rankings on Tuesday, placing the Ohio State Buckeyes outside the projected 12-team playoff field. The two-loss team ranked lower than anticipated.
- Ohio State's drop follows a 30-18 loss to the USC Trojans on October 31, with the Buckeyes playing without starting quarterback Julian Sayin due to a shoulder injury sustained against Indiana. Freshman backup Luke Fahey started against USC.
- Committee chair Hunter Yurachek said the committee evaluates the team's current lineup rather than penalizing the injury. Yurachek noted the Buckeyes "don't have that signature win right now."
- The ranking spurred backlash, as Indiana and Alabama remain ranked higher despite losses. ESPN's Heather Dinich explained Ohio State would be bumped for the "highest Group of 6 team."
- Ohio State must win out to avoid playoff elimination, with ESPN's Dinich noting the Buckeyes have "no margin for error." The team faces a difficult remaining schedule with no room for another loss.
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Tim Brando joins Dan Dakich on 'Don't @ Me' to discuss Indiana coach Curt Cignetti's CFP 'bias' comments - NEW YORK TIMES POST
Tuesday night was a pretty important night in our country, and I’m not talking about the midterm elections. The first edition of the 2026 College Football Playoff rankings were released to the public, and, as usual, the placement of certain teams caused an absolute uproar throughout the college football community. This page may contain affiliate [...]
Tim Brando joins Dan Dakich on 'Don't @ Me' to discuss Indiana coach Curt Cignetti's CFP 'bias' comments – Democratic Accent
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