The first edition of the College Football Playoff Rankings was released Tuesday night with undefeated Tennessee slotted at the No. 1 spot in the four-team field. Off to a dominant start to the 2022 season with a win over Alabama already on their resume, the Volunteers sit in the top slot while making their debut in the CFP Rankings as it opens its ninth season of existence.
CFP Selection Committee chairman Boo Corrigan, the athletic director at NC State, cited “the explosive nature of their offense” as the reason Ohio State slotted at No. 2 ahead of Georgia.
College Football Playoff Rankings, Nov. 1
Tennessee (8-0)
Ohio State (8-0)
Georgia (8-0)
Clemson (8-0)
Michigan (8-0)
Alabama (7-1)
TCU (8-0)
Oregon (7-1)
USC (7-1)
LSU (6-2)
Ole Miss (8-1)
UCLA (7-1)
Kansas State (6-2)
Utah (6-2)
Penn State (6-2)
Illinois (7-1)
North Carolina (7-1)
Oklahoma State (6-2)
Tulane (7-1)
Syracuse (6-2)
Wake Forest (6-2)
NC State (6-2)
Oregon State (6-2)
Texas (5-3)
UCF (6-2)
The first College Football Playoff rankings:
1. Tennessee
2. Ohio State
3. Georgia
4. ClemsonTennessee is No. 1 in the CFP rankings for the first time.https://t.co/lvf0pgskdv
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At long last, here are the top four teams in the first College Football Playoff rankings:
1. Tennessee
2. Ohio State
3. Georgia
4. ClemsonIs this what you expected? pic.twitter.com/4NLVqWbIps
— The Athletic (@TheAthletic) November 1, 2022