College Football Playoff Rankings Predictions: Conference Championship Week Projections

As the highly anticipated conference championship week approaches, college football fans eagerly await the latest College Football Rankings. Before the official unveiling, let’s take a look at some predictions for where the top 25 teams could stand. The fifth reveal of the CFP top 25 will happen on Tuesday, Nov. 28, and here’s a sneak peek at what the rankings might look like. Please note that these are personal predictions based on considerations such as head-to-head results, schedule strength, games against ranked teams, and more. You can read the official protocols from the CFP committee here.

College Football Playoff rankings predictions: Week 14 Top 25 projections

These predictions are as of Sunday, November 26. 

1. Georgia (12-0) | LW: 1 — Securing a victory against a tough Georgia Tech, the Bulldogs are expected to maintain their top spot with a string of previous ranked wins.
2. Michigan (12-0) | LW: 2 — The Wolverines can argue for the number one position with their impressive win over Ohio State, but they may have to settle for second place in these rankings.
3. Washington (12-0) | LW: 4 — After a significant win in the Apple Cup, Washington is predicted to move up one spot in the rankings.
4. Tulane (11-1) | LW: 23 — Holding on for another week above Liberty, Tulane will need to maintain their performance in the AAC championship to secure a New Year’s Six bowl spot.
5. Clemson (8-4) | LW: 24 — A victory over rival South Carolina may propel Clemson up one spot in the rankings.
6. Liberty (12-0) | LW: 25 — Despite an undefeated record, Liberty will need to make a statement in the C-USA championship game to move past Tulane and secure a New Year’s Six bowl opportunity.
7. Toledo (11-1) | LW: NR — Speculation arises whether the committee will rank Toledo this week to provide a clearer picture of the New Year’s Six Bowl landscape.

New Team: Toledo
Team to drop out: Kansas State (19)

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Notable College Football Playoff rankings questions

Can Michigan get the top spot for a week?

Is there anything Liberty can do to move past Tulane?

Despite being undefeated, Liberty struggles to move past Tulane, who holds the edge with one loss. The potential for a New Year’s Six bowl spot raises questions about what Liberty can do to surpass Tulane in the rankings.