In this latest update on the College Football Playoff Rankings, significant shifts have occurred, particularly for Texas A&M, which fell from the top four to No. 7 after their recent defeat against Texas. This setback allowed Texas Tech to enter the top four at No. 4.

Additionally, Georgia moved up one spot to No. 3, while Ohio State and Indiana remain undefeated at No. 1 and No. 2, respectively.

Meanwhile, Notre Dame slipped to No. 10 after several weeks ranked at nine, while Alabama secured a spot at nine with a close victory over Auburn. This week’s SEC Championship Game could solidify Alabama’s status, but Notre Dame’s future looks uncertain as they are not competing for a conference title, making them reliant on other teams’ outcomes.

Ole Miss stands firm at No. 6, unaffected by the recent coaching changes that have surfaced in the league, while leading the Group of Five contingency. Tulane is currently the highest-ranked Group of Five team at No. 20, ensuring a spot as the No. 12 seed in the projected bracket.

The Sun Belt Conference Championship Game between James Madison and Troy could also prove pivotal amid these rankings. James Madison, fresh off a dominating regular season finish, aims to enhance its playoff position while combating significant challenges ahead, notably from Virginia.

The shifting dynamics indicate a possibility of two Group of Five teams securing playoff spots, especially with Tulane and North Texas contending for automatic bids.