Analysts project college football playoff rankings following week one games

College football analysts are currently assessing the top 12 programs in the country following the completion of most Week 1 matchups. This evaluation marks the initial stage of determining the projected College Football Playoff rankings for the season. The process accounts for the outcomes of a marathon opening slate of games that spanned the holiday weekend. With the first week of action largely concluded, observers are now evaluating team performance to shape early expectations for the national bracket. The results from this opening stretch serve as the foundation for the committee's pending assessments. Attention now shifts to the upcoming schedule, as the league moves into a high-stakes Week 2 set of games.

• 5:01 AMESPN — Projecting the CFP top 12 after Week 1: Marathon opening slate sets up massive Week 2