Third College Football Playoff rankings for 2022 released. Where is Ohio State?
We’re getting down to the nitty-gritty with the 2022 college football season after the third release of the College Football Playoff Rankings.
As it stands, there’s a clear top four undefeated teams in the Power Five: Georgia, Ohio State, Michigan and TCU. But that will change, especially on Nov. 26 when the Buckeyes and Wolverines meet.
So, at least one of those four teams is going to lose, and that’s where it gets interesting: Which one-loss team gets the benefit of the doubt. To determine that, it’s important to know where things stand with the CFP rankings after Week 11, so we get an idea of what the committee thinks of teams near the top that could slide in.
So, we’re giving you the latest College Football Playoff rankings — the third installment — that were announced on Tuesday night for your consumption and bewilderment.
Georgia Bulldogs (10-0)
Nov. 5, 2022; Athens; Georgia Bulldogs quarterback Stetson Bennett (13) on the field before the game against the Tennessee Volunteers at Sanford Stadium. Dale Zanine-USA TODAY Sports
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Ohio State Buckeyes (10-0)
Ohio State Buckeyes offensive lineman Paris Johnson Jr. lifts tight end, Cade Stover, after he caught a touchdown pass. Syndication The Columbus Dispatch
Michigan Wolverines (10-0)
Ronnie Bell #8 of the Michigan Wolverines celebrates a first-half touchdown while playing the Nebraska Cornhuskers at Michigan Stadium on Nov. 12, 2022, in Ann Arbor, Michigan. Gregory Shamus/Getty Images
TCU Horned Frogs (10-0)
Nov. 5, 2022; Fort Worth, Texas; TCU Horned Frogs quarterback Max Duggan (15) avoids the pressure of Texas Tech Red Raiders linebacker Tyree Wilson (19) during the second half of a game at Amon G. Carter Stadium. Raymond Carlin III-USA TODAY Sports
Tennessee Volunteers (9-1)
Oct. 22, 2022; Knoxville; Tennessee Volunteers wide receiver Jalin Hyatt (11) is congratulated by offensive lineman Javontez Spraggins (76) and offensive lineman Jerome Carvin (75) after scoring a touchdown against the Tennessee Martin Skyhawks during the first half at Neyland Stadium. Randy Sartin-USA TODAY Sports
LSU Tigers (8-2)
Head coach Brian Kelly of the LSU Tigers talks to the officials in the first half of a game against the Arkansas Razorbacks at Donald W. Reynolds Razorback Stadium on Nov. 12, 2022, in Fayetteville, Arkansas. Wesley Hitt/Getty Images
USC Trojans (9-1)
Sept. 24, 2022; Corvallis, Oregon; USC Trojans quarterback Caleb Williams (13) runs against Oregon State Beavers defensive back Rejzohn Wright (2) at Reser Stadium. Jaime Valdez-USA TODAY Sports
Alabama Crimson Tide (8-2)
Crimson Tide share a laugh during a game between Tennessee and Alabama in Neyland Stadium, on Saturday, Oct. 15, 2022. USA TODAY Sports
Clemson Tigers (9-1)
Clemson tight end Jake Briningstool (9) and teammates celebrate a play during the second quarter against NC State at Memorial Stadium in Clemson, South Carolina Saturday, Oct. 1, 2022.
Utah Utes (8-2)
Nov. 12, 2022; Salt Lake City; Utah Utes quarterback Cameron Rising (7) leads the team in singing the Utah Fight Song after a win over the Stanford Cardinal at Rice-Eccles Stadium. Rob Gray-USA TODAY Sports
Penn State Nittany Lions (8-2)
Nov. 12, 2022; University Park, Pennsylvania; Penn State Nittany Lions running back Nicholas Singleton (10) runs the ball into the end zone for a touchdown during the second quarter against the Maryland Terrapins at Beaver Stadium. Penn State defeated Maryland 30-0. Matthew O’Haren-USA TODAY Sports
Oregon Ducks (8-2)
Oregon players celebrate a touchdown by running back Jordan James, center, as the Oregon Ducks take on the Stanford Cardinal Saturday, Oct. 1, 2022, at Autzen Stadium in Eugene, Oregon.
North Carolina Tar Heels (9-1)
Oct. 29, 2022; Chapel Hill; North Carolina Tar Heels quarterback Drake Maye (10) with offensive lineman Asim Richards (72) after running for a first down as Pittsburgh Panthers defensive lineman Deslin Alexandre (5) is in the background in the fourth quarter at Kenan Memorial Stadium. Bob Donnan-USA TODAY Sports
Ole Miss Rebels (8-2)
Oct. 29, 2022; College Station, Texas; Mississippi Rebels running back Quinshon Judkins (4) celebrates with quarterback Jaxson Dart (2) after a touchdown run against the Texas A&M Aggies in the second half at Kyle Field. Daniel Dunn-USA TODAY Sports
Kansas State Wildcats (7-3)
Sept. 24, 2022; Norman, Oklahoma; Kansas State Wildcats quarterback Adrian Martinez (9) reacts after scoring a touchdown during the fourth quarter against the Oklahoma Sooners at Gaylord Family-Oklahoma Memorial Stadium. Kevin Jairaj-USA TODAY Sports
UCLA Bruins (8-2)
Sept. 3, 2022; Pasadena, California; UCLA Bruins quarterback Dorian Thompson-Robinson (1) celebrates his touchdown scored against Bowling Green Falcons with offensive lineman Raiqwon O’Neal (71) during the second half at Rose Bowl. Gary A. Vasquez-USA TODAY Sports
Washington Huskies (8-2)
Sept. 24, 2022; Seattle, Washington; Washington Huskies quarterback Michael Penix Jr. (9) passes against the Stanford Cardinal during the third quarter at Alaska Airlines Field at Husky Stadium. Joe Nicholson-USA TODAY Sports
Notre Dame Fighting Irish (7-3)
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Florida State Seminoles (7-3)
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UCF Knights (8-2)
Nov. 12, 2022; New Orleans, Louisiana; UCF Knights running back Johnny Richardson (0) runs the ball against the Tulane Green Wave during the fourth quarter at Yulman Stadium. Rebecca Warren-USA TODAY Sports
Tulane Green Wave (8-2)
Nov. 12, 2022; New Orleans, Louisiana; Tulane Green Wave tight end Reggie Brown (89) catches a pass against the UCF Knights during the fourth quarter at Yulman Stadium. Rebecca Warren-USA TODAY Sports
Oklahoma State Cowboys (7-3)
Oct. 30, 2021; Stillwater; Oklahoma State Cowboys head coach Mike Gundy looks up at the scoreboard during the fourth quarter against Kansas Jayhawks at Boone Pickens Stadium. Oklahoma State won 55-3. Brett Rojo-USA TODAY Sports
Oregon State Beavers (7-3)
July 29, 2022; Los Angeles, California; A detailed view of Oregon State Beavers helmet during Pac-12 media day at Novo Theater. Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports
NC State Wolfpack (7-3)
Nov. 13, 2021; Winston-Salem, North Carolina; A North Carolina State Wolfpack helmet seen on the sideline during the second half against the Wake Forest Demon Deacons at Truist Field. William Howard-USA TODAY Sports
Cincinnati Bearcats (8-2)
Oct 3, 2020; Cincinnati, Ohio; Cincinnati Bearcats helmet during the game between the Cincinnati Bearcats and the South Florida Bulls at Nippert Stadium. Joseph Maiorana-USA TODAY Sports
