CFP rankings raise questions for Alabama, UCLA, and Ohio State
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Nov 4, 2026, 6:03 AM
Last updated Nov 4, 2026
The College Football Playoff committee unveiled its initial rankings on November 4, 2026, sparking debate over team placements. Alabama is ranked No. 5 despite losing to Tennessee, which sits at No. 13 with the same record. UCLA's unbeaten record places it at No. 8, while Ohio State, ranked 12th, is under scrutiny after besting Indiana, now ranked 4th. Critics argue that the rankings undervalue head-to-head results and unbeaten records.
- •Alabama ranked 5th despite a loss to Tennessee.
- •UCLA remains unbeaten but ranks 8th.
- •Ohio State sits at 12th, defeating Indiana, ranked 4th.
- •Tennessee is at 13th after its win over Alabama.
- •Critics question the committee's prioritization of schedules.
- 6:03 AMYahoo Sports — College Football Playoff committee completely screwed up initial CFP rankings reveal
"The first College Football Playoff rankings should clarify how the committee separates contenders. Tuesday’s reveal instead created three difficult questions about the value of winning, head-to-head results and the distance between otherwise competitive teams. Alabama at No. 5, UCLA at No. 8 and Ohio State at No. 12 form the clearest case against […] The post College Football Playoff committee completely screwed up initial CFP rankings reveal appeared first on ClutchPoints.
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