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Sep 26, 2020; Columbia, Missouri, USA; Missouri Tigers quarterback Shawn Robinson (3) struggles to get back up after being sacked by Alabama Crimson Tide defensive lineman Phidarian Mathis (48) and defensive lineman LaBryan Ray (18) during the game at Faurot Field at Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Denny Medley-USA TODAY Sports ORG XMIT: USATSI-430297 ORIG FILE ID: 20201006_kkt_sm8_588.jpg
We’re just one Saturday away from finding out which teams are headed to the inaugural 12-team College Football Playoff and Tuesday night’s penultimate rankings reveal set the table perfectly for championship week across the sport.
While Oregon remained No. 1 for the fifth consecutive week, there was quite a shakeup behind the Ducks as Rivalry Week saw a number of playoff hopefuls stumble.
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That begins with an Ohio State team that tumbled from No. 2 to No. 6 after losing to Michigan at home. Elsewhere, Miami (Fla.) dropped from No. 6 to No. 12 while Arizona State only jumped from No. 16 to No. 15.
Each contender’s path to the playoff is exceedingly clear at this point, but that doesn’t mean all of them will be happy about it. Here are the biggest winners and losers from the final rankings before Sunday’s College Football Playoff field reveal.
Oct 26, 2024; Tuscaloosa, Alabama, USA; Alabama Crimson Tide quarterback Jalen Milroe (4) throws against the Missouri Tigers during the third quarter at Bryant-Denny Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Will McLelland-Imagn Images
It appears only one thing can slow the Crimson Tide. It’s not Nick Saban’s retirement and it’s not three losses (including two to unranked teams). It’s Clemson.
We should’ve known this rivalry wasn’t dead yet.
Alabama fans can continue hating on the Tigers because they are the only thing standing in the way…
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Publish date : 2024-12-04 01:28:00
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