For teams that are not playing in their conference championship game, this is their last chance to make a lasting impression on the College Football Playoff selection committee.
For some contenders, like Ole Miss, their regular season resume is now complete, and what happens by ranking fifth on Tuesday night should be a strong indicator of their final placing on Selection Day. Others, like miamiAre counting on hope and help – and most importantly, another victory. It all started on Friday with the Egg Bowl – a game that continued not only ole miss In the playoffs, but also technically in the SEC race.
That’s right – this thing isn’t over yet, so check back after each game to see how the results will impact the playoffs when the day comes.
Georgia 16, Georgia Tech 9
Georgia Must maintain its position as the committee’s top one-loss team after its win against the opponent georgia techHowever, that could still rise depending on what happens tonight with No, 3 Texas A&M, Georgia could clinch a berth in the SEC Championship Game if the Aggies lose or if Alabama loses to Auburn in the Iron Bowl, It helped that Georgia won the Egg Bowl as Ole Miss won the Egg Bowl, Their victory at Tennessee and the October 18 victory against the Georgia Rebels, along with the Texas defeat, impressed the committee, The Bulldogs’ continuity on offense and defense has also served them well by committee, Georgia’s first-round bye will only be in question at this point if it finishes as the two-loss SEC runner-up,
Barring an unusual combination of ACC results, No. 23 Georgia Tech will miss the playoff at 9–3. The only way the Yellow Jackets can boost their playoff hopes is through the ACC Championship Game. According to ESPN Analytics, he entered the weekend with a 1.5% chance of making the game.
Ole Miss 38, Mississippi State 19
With your victory against the opponent mississippi state On Friday, Ole Miss has likely clinched a playoff berth and remains in strong position to host a first-round home game. If Texas A&M loses to Texas tonight and Alabama loses to Auburn on Saturday, Ole Miss will clinch a spot in the SEC Championship Game. However, even if that doesn’t happen, the one-loss Rebels should still be a CFP lock.
As for the uncertainty still surrounding coach Lane Kiffin, the selection committee could consider it if Ole Miss turns to an interim head coach for the playoffs. The CFP protocol states that the group will “consider other relevant factors such as the unavailability of key players and coaches, which may have affected the team’s performance during the season or possibly its post-season performance.” Ole Miss won’t miss the playoffs because Kiffin left for another job, but it could drop a spot or two if the committee feels the team won’t be the same without him.
Utah 31, Kansas 21
number 13 utah Finished his resume with a 5-7 win kansasBut it’s still unlikely to reach the playoffs without several upsets of the teams above it — especially after leapfrogging No. 12 Miami in the latest CFP rankings. Even with a win, to reach the Big 12 championship game, Utah would still have to defeat Texas Tech and win over both BYU and Arizona State. The Utes’ best hope of reaching the CFP still lies as an at-large team.
It is not unimaginable to receive that bid if a combination of two losing teams above them lose. If Oklahoma, Alabama and Miami lose, it will be difficult for any of them to remain in the top 12 as three-loss teams. Utah would need to lose at least two of those games to get into the top 10, which is essentially what it takes to get a seed in the region. This year the No. 11 and No. 12 teams will be eliminated during the seeding process to make room for the fourth and fifth highest-ranked conference champions.
