The College Football Playoff race is heating up as teams like Alabama and BYU have control over their destiny, while bubble teams like Texas, Vanderbilt, Miami, and Notre Dame face a complex path. The playoff rankings have sparked debate, with Notre Dame ranked ahead of Miami despite the head-to-head loss. Texas and Vanderbilt, with strong schedules, are outside the top twelve. The committee considers factors like strength of schedule, head-to-head results, and player availability. Ohio State, Indiana, Georgia, and Texas Tech hold the top four spots, with Alabama, Notre Dame, and BYU rounding out the top eleven. Texas and Vanderbilt are ranked thirteenth and fourteenth, respectively. Teams not playing on Championship Saturday are in a tense waiting game, with the committee known to have a short memory. Notre Dames playoff hopes were boosted by Boise States conference title win. Miami has a strong case over Notre Dame due to their head-to-head victory and defeating Florida State. Texas and Vanderbilt face an uphill battle, needing multiple upsets and a favorable committee decision to make the final four.The Daily News Now! - Every city. Every story. AI Powered. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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