College Football Rankings: Movement and Upsets
The 2024 regular season has concluded, paving the way for conference championship games and the inaugural 12-team College Football Playoff. The final week of the regular season saw significant movement in the CBS Sports 134 rankings.
Notable Movement
Texas jumped to No. 2 after Ohio State’s loss.
Penn State leapfrogged Notre Dame for No. 3 following a decisive win over Maryland.
Tennessee surged to No. 9 after overcoming a slow start to defeat Vanderbilt.
South Carolina jumped Ole Miss to occupy No. 14, despite losing to the Rebels earlier in the season.
Biggest Movers
Memphis (+12) rose significantly after defeating Tulane in New Orleans.
Rutgers (+11) rebounded from a loss to Illinois by crushing Michigan State.
Boston College (+9) finished strong, winning three of their last four games.
Ohio (+9) secured a spot in the MAC title game with a five-game winning streak.
Rankings Implications
The rankings shifts have significant implications for teams heading into conference championships and the College Football Playoff. The top four teams – Oregon, Texas, Penn State, and Notre Dame – solidified their positions, while other teams like Tennessee and South Carolina made strides.
The college football landscape is poised for an exciting postseason. With conference championships on the horizon, teams will have one final opportunity to improve their standings before the College Football Playoff and bowl games are announced.
