What the College Football Playoff rankings would like look through three weeks
Week 3 of the season didn’t disappoint. Most of the teams took care of business, but as always, there were some exciting games. Appalachian State held College Gameday and it won on a hail mary attempt. Washington took care of Michgian State fairly easily, and Texas A&M beat Miami.
The College Football Playoff rankings won’t come out until November 2 after the ninth week of the season.
As we know, those rankings will determine who makes the CFP and those are the only rankings that will matter after that ninth week.
But we are going to do our best to determine if the CFP ranking came out today, after Week 3, what they would look like. The top four are fairly easy to determine, but there are a lot of teams mixed in the top 10 that could rank a variety of different ways.
Here are our CFP top 25 through three weeks.
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Ranking Big Ten quarterbacks through three weeks
Florida State
Sep 16, 2022; Louisville, Kentucky, USA; Florida State Seminoles wide receiver Johnny Wilson (14) celebrates a touchdown catch with Florida State Seminoles tight end Preston Daniel (45) during the second half against the Louisville Cardinals at Cardinal Stadium. Florida State defeated Louisville 35-31. Mandatory Credit: Jamie Rhodes-USA TODAY Sports
Record: 3-0
Florida
Florida Gators linebacker Brenton Cox Jr. (1) celebrates stoping South Florida Bulls running back Michel Dukes (2) on a third down in the second half against the Bulls at Steve Spurrier Field at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium in Gainesville, FL on Saturday, September 17, 2022. Florida won 31-28 [Doug Engle/Gainesville Sun]
Record: 2-1
BYU
Oregon outside linebacker DJ Johnson takes down BYU quarterback Jaren Hall during the second half. The Oregon Ducks defeated the BYU Cougars 41-20 Saturday, Sept. 17, 2022, at Autzen Stadium in Eugene, Ore.
Record: 2-1
Texas
Sep 17, 2022; Austin, Texas, USA; Texas Longhorns head coach Steve Sarkisian gathers with his players for the Eyes of Texas school song after defeating the UTSA Roadrunners at Darrell K Royal-Texas Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: John Gutierrez-USA TODAY Sports
Record: 2-1
Michigan State
Junfu Han-Detroit Free Press
Record: 2-1
Oregon
Photo: The Register Guard
Record: 2-1
Texas A&M
Sep 17, 2022; College Station, Texas, USA; Texas A&M Aggies quarterback Max Johnson (14) hands off to running back Devon Achane (6) during the second half against the Miami Hurricanes at Kyle Field. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-USA TODAY Sports
Record: 2-1
Wake Forest
Sep 17, 2022; Winston-Salem, North Carolina, USA; Wake Forest Demon Deacons quarterback Sam Hartman (10) throws the ball against the Liberty Flames during the first half at Truist Field. Mandatory Credit: James Guillory-USA TODAY Sports
Record: 3-0
Utah
Sep 3, 2022; Gainesville, Florida, USA; Utah Utes quarterback Cameron Rising (7) against the Florida Gators during the second half at Steve Spurrier-Florida Field. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports
Record: 2-1
Baylor
Photo: Kevin Jairaj-USA TODAY Sports
Record: 2-1
Mississippi
Sep 17, 2022; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; Mississippi Rebels quarterback Jaxson Dart (2) celebrates with fans after a victory against the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets at Bobby Dodd Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brett Davis-USA TODAY Sports
Record: 3-0
Penn State
Jake Crandall-The Montgomery Advertiser
Record: 3-0
North Carolina State
Photo: Rob Kinnan-USA TODAY Sports
Record: 3-0
Washington
Sep 17, 2022; Seattle, Washington, USA; Washington Huskies defensive lineman Tuli Letuligasenoa (91) tackles Michigan State Spartans quarterback Payton Thorne (10) for no gain during the second quarter at Alaska Airlines Field at Husky Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Joe Nicholson-USA TODAY Sports
Record: 3-0
Tennessee
Tennessee quarterback Hendon Hooker (5) high fives running back Jabari Small (2) before Tennessee’s home football game against Akron in Neyland Stadium in Knoxville, Tenn., on Saturday, Sept. 17, 2022.
Record: 3-0
Oklahoma State
Syndication: The Oklahoman
Record: 3-0
Arkansas
Photo: Dale Zanine-USA TODAY Sports
Record: 3-0
Kentucky
Sep 17, 2022; Lexington, Kentucky, USA; Kentucky Wildcats wide receiver DeMarcus Harris (4) celebrates during the fourth quarter against the Youngstown State Penguins at Kroger Field. Mandatory Credit: Jordan Prather-USA TODAY Sports
Record: 3-0
USC
Sep 17, 2022; Los Angeles, California, USA; Southern California Trojans running back Travis Dye (26) celebrates after scoring a touchdown against the Fresno State Bulldogs in the second half at United Airlines Field at Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports
Record: 3-0
Clemson
Sep 17, 2022; Clemson, South Carolina, USA; Clemson Tigers quarterback D.J. Uiagalelei (5) talks on the sideline with Tajh Boyd during the third quarter against the Louisiana Tech Bulldogs at Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Ken Ruinard-USA TODAY Sports
Record: 3-0
Oklahoma
Dylan Widger-USA TODAY Sports
Record: 3-0
Michigan
Photo: Isaiah Hole
Record: 3-0
Ohio State
Joseph Maiorana-USA TODAY Sports
Record: 3-0
Alabama
Sep 17, 2022; Tuscaloosa, Alabama, USA; Alabama Crimson Tide head coach Nick Saban talks to quarterback Bryce Young (9) during the second half against the UL Monroe Warhawks at Bryant-Denny Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Marvin Gentry-USA TODAY Sports
Record: 3-0
Georgia
Georgia tight end Brock Bowers (19) runs into the end zone for a touchdown against Alabama defensive back Jordan Battle (9) during the second half of the Southeastern Conference championship NCAA college football game, Saturday, Dec. 4, 2021, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)
Record: 3-0
