Ohio State Retains Top Spot in College Football Playoff Rankings

Alabama fell from No. 5 to No. 12 after losing to Auburn on Nov. 30
Ohio State Retains Top Spot in College Football Playoff Rankings
Ohio State Retains Top Spot in College Football Playoff Rankings /

Ohio State remained the No. 1 team in the College Football Playoff rankings for the second straight week on Tuesday. The Buckeyes held the top spot after a dominant 56–27 win over Michigan on Nov. 30.

The rest of the top four held firm in Tuesday's rankings. Joe Burrow and LSU are at No. 2, followed by Clemson and Georgia. 

Alabama fell from No. 5 to No. 12 on Tuesday after losing to No. 12 Auburn on Nov. 30. Utah assumed the No. 5 spot ahead of its Pac-12 Championship against No. 13 Oregon, while Oklahoma is at No. 6 before facing No. 7 Baylor on Saturday. 

The final College Football Playoff rankings will be released on Sunday. 

Check out the full College Football Playoff rankings below:

1. Ohio State (12–0)
2. LSU (12–0)
3. Clemson (12–0)
4. Georgia (11–1)
5. Utah (11–1)
6. Oklahoma (11–1)
7. Baylor (11–1)
8. Wisconsin (10–2) 
9. Florida (10–2)
10. Penn State (10–2)
11. Auburn (9–3)
12. Alabama (10–2)
13. Oregon (10–2)
14. Michigan (9–3)
15. Notre Dame (10–2)
16. Iowa (9–3)
17. Memphis (11–1)
18. Minnesota (10–2)
19. Boise State (11–1) 
20. Cincinnati (10–2)
21. Appalachian State (11–1)
22. USC (8–4)
23. Virginia (9–3)
24. Navy (9–2)
25. Oklahoma State (8–4)


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Michael Shapiro
MICHAEL SHAPIRO

Michael Shapiro is a staff writer for Sports Illustrated. He is a Denver native and 2018 graduate of The University of Texas at Austin.