Where is Georgia in CFP Top 12 after narrow escape?

It was status quo for our way-too-early College Football Playoff Top 12.

Three teams were idle and the other nine in playoff position were winners — although top-ranked Georgia got a scare from Kentucky in an SEC opener. Missouri also won a one-score game.

The top four for now: Georgia, Ohio State, Utah and Miami. The top four conference champions get first-round byes.

1. Georgia (3-0): The Bulldogs squeaked by Kentucky 13-12, the only touchdown of that entire game being a 3-yard run by Branson Robinson with 12:20 left giving the Bulldogs a 13-9 lead. They hung on from there but it was a close call indeed. Last week: 1. Next: At Alabama on Sept. 28.

Georgia Bulldogs quarterback Carson Beck (15) drops back to pass against the Kentucky Wildcats during the first quarter at Kroger Field in Lexington, Kentucky on Sept. 14, 2024.

2. Ohio State (2-0): The Buckeyes were idle. If they had played and were impressive, we might have boosted them to No. 1 with Georgia’s close call. Last week: 2. Next: vs. Marshall on Saturday.

3. Utah (3-0): No Cam Rising and the Utes didn’t exactly cruise but did get past Utah State 38-21. Rising’s replacement Isaac Williams went 20-for 33 for 239 yards with three touchdowns and an interception. Micah Bernard rushed for 123 yards. Last week. 3. Next: At Oklahoma State on Saturday to open Big 12 play.

4. Miami (3-0): Its biggest state rivals are struggling mightily but the Hurricanes keep coasting, this time crushing Ball State 62-0. Cam Ward threw for 346 yards and five touchdowns and that wasn’t even in four quarters as Mario Cristobal called off the dogs early. Last week: 4. Next: At South Florida on Saturday.

5. Texas (3-0): No letdown from last week’s big win over Michigan. The Longhorns throttled UT-San Antonio 56-7. Arch Manning threw for 223 yards and four touchdowns and Quinn Ewers totaled…

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Publish date : 2024-09-15 18:43:34

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