Week 14 College Football Playoff Rankings Predictions & Bracket Breakdown

Week 14 College Football Playoff Rankings Predictions & Bracket Breakdown

November 26, 2024 Catherine Williams - Chief Editor Sports

The fourth College Football Playoff (CFP) rankings of 2024 will be announced on Tuesday, November 26. Seven ranked teams lost last weekend, which will likely affect the rankings. Here are the predicted top 25 teams:

  1. Oregon (11-0) – Oregon stays at number one after a bye week.
  2. Ohio State (10-1) – Ohio State holds onto second place following another strong win.
  3. Texas (10-1) – After defeating Kentucky, Texas remains the top SEC team.
  4. Penn State (10-1) – Despite a tough win against Minnesota, Penn State stays at four.
  5. Notre Dame (10-1) – Although Notre Dame had a strong win over Army, they are expected to remain fifth due to their ranked losses.
  6. Miami (Fla.) (10-1) – Miami moves up after a win over Wake Forest.
  7. Georgia (9-2) – Georgia rises after beating UMass.
  8. Tennessee (9-2) – Tennessee returns to playoff discussions with a victory over UTEP.
  9. Indiana (10-1) – Indiana drops to ninth after its first loss.
  10. Boise State (10-1) – Boise State climbs slightly after a close win.
  11. SMU (10-1) – SMU enters the playoff bracket as more SEC teams lose.
  12. Alabama (8-3) – Alabama remains the highest-ranked three-loss team but is out of the playoff field for now.
  13. Ole Miss (8-3) – Ole Miss stays ranked thanks to their win over South Carolina.
  14. Clemson (9-2) – Clemson improves their ranking due to other teams’ losses but is still behind Alabama.
  15. South Carolina (8-3) – South Carolina stays in the playoff picture after a win.
  16. Arizona State (9-2) – Arizona State could climb higher but stays below South Carolina based on past rankings.
  17. Tulane (9-2) – Tulane moves into the top 20 after a bye.
  18. Iowa State (9-2) – Iowa State keeps playoff hopes alive with a win over Utah.
  19. Texas A&M (8-3) – Texas A&M drops slightly but ranks above Missouri.
  20. Missouri (8-3) – Missouri moves into the top 20 after defeating Mississippi State.
  21. BYU (9-2) – BYU’s back-to-back losses drop them significantly.
  22. UNLV (9-2) – UNLV rises after a win against San Jose State.
  23. Illinois (8-3) – Illinois maintains their rank following a notable win.
  24. Colorado (8-3) – Colorado is expected to fall this week, yet remains ranked.
  25. Syracuse (8-3) – Syracuse enters the rankings due to their performance.

First Teams Out: Alabama, Ole Miss, Clemson, South Carolina.

Key Questions:

  • Where will Indiana land? They remain a contender for the playoffs despite the loss to Ohio State and the changes among other teams.

  • Do three-loss teams have a chance? Alabama and Ole Miss remain in contention based on their wins earlier in the season.

  • Could the Big 12 miss the playoffs? Arizona State is the highest-ranked team from the conference, but they may struggle to maintain a high ranking without strong matchups.

For visuals, a bracket showing potential matchups will be added once rankings are made official.

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