Notre Dame's College Football Playoff status suddenly looks fragile after drop in rankings

Oregon State University has introduced JaMarcus Shephard as its new head football coach, following the dismissal of Trent Bray after a challenging start to the season. Shephard, previously an assistant at Alabama, has signed a five-year contract with the Beavers, marking a significant shift in the program's leadership.

Cole Certa's timely performance, highlighted by two crucial three-pointers in the final minutes, led Notre Dame to a narrow 76-71 victory over Missouri in the ACC/SEC challenge. The assists from teammate Markus Burton were pivotal in securing the win for Notre Dame.

The College Football Playoff (CFP) committee recently ranked Alabama above Notre Dame, despite Alabama's narrow 27-20 victory over Auburn, where they led 17-0, contrasting with Notre Dame's dominant 49-20 win over Stanford, where they led 35-3 at halftime. This decision has raised eyebrows regarding the criteria used for ranking teams.

Oklahoma University (OU) remains unchanged in the latest College Football Playoff (CFP) rankings, holding its position without any movement in the penultimate rankings. This stability comes as teams finalize their standings ahead of the playoffs.

The latest College Football Playoff (CFP) rankings have ignited a debate regarding the positions of the Alabama Crimson Tide and the Notre Dame Fighting Irish, as fans react to the changes ahead of the conference championship weekend. The CFP chair has commented on the implications of these rankings, which are crucial for teams vying for playoff spots.

Georgia has ascended to the No. 3 spot in the latest College Football Playoff Rankings following an 11-1 season capped by a narrow 16-9 victory over Georgia Tech. This marks the eighth consecutive season Georgia has defeated their in-state rival, solidifying their position in the SEC Championship Game against Alabama.

The latest College Football Playoff (CFP) rankings have been released, showcasing the projected 12-team bracket for the 2025 season as teams prepare for the national championship. Miami is currently positioned at No. 11, reflecting the competitive nature of college football as teams vie for playoff spots. The CFP committee is set to announce the final teams on December 7th.

The Kansas Jayhawks, ranked No. 21, recently completed a successful Players Era Tournament in Las Vegas, achieving a 3-0 record without star player Darryn Peterson, who has been ruled out for the upcoming game against UConn due to a hamstring injury. Head coach Bill Self confirmed that this marks Peterson's seventh consecutive game missed due to the injury.