Insider Predictions: College Football Playoff Rankings for Week 13 Revealed

The 2023 college football season has been nothing short of exciting thus far. With Ohio State’s recent loss to Michigan, the top of the rankings has seen a significant shakeup, adding to the intrigue as the regular season has come to a close.

The College Football Playoff committee will have some tough decisions to make following Ohio State’s loss to Michigan. It’s anticipated that Georgia, Washington, Florida State, Oregon, Texas, and Alabama will remain as top contenders as we move into the conference championship games.

With an eye on predicting how the College Football Playoff rankings might look once the committee reveals them, here’s our take on what to expect:

Georgia Bulldogs (12-0)
Last Week’s Ranking: 1

Michigan Wolverines (11-1)
Last Week’s Ranking: 3
Remaining Schedule: 12/2 vs. Iowa (Big Ten Championship)

Oregon Ducks (10-2)
Last Week’s Ranking: 4
Remaining Schedule: 12/1 vs. Oregon (Pac-12 Championship)

Florida State Seminoles (11-1)
Last Week’s Ranking: 5
Remaining Schedule: TBD

Alabama Crimson Tide (10-2)
Last Week’s Ranking: 6
Remaining Schedule: 12/2 vs. Georgia (SEC Championship)

Ohio State Buckeyes (11-1)
Last Week’s Ranking: 2
Remaining Schedule: TBD

Texas Longhorns (11-1)
Last Week’s Ranking: 7
Remaining Schedule: TBD

Missouri Tigers (9-3)
Last Week’s Ranking: 8
Remaining Schedule: TBD

Penn State Nittany Lions (10-2)
Last Week’s Ranking: 9

Louisiana State Tigers (9-3)
Last Week’s Ranking: 14
Remaining Schedule: TBD

Iowa Hawkeyes (10-2)
Remaining Schedule: 12/2 vs. Michigan (Big Ten Championship)

North Carolina Tar Heels (9-3)
Remaining Schedule: TBD

Oklahoma State Cowboys (9-3)
Remaining Schedule: 12/2 vs. Texas (Big 12 Championship)

NC State Wolfpack (9-3)
Remaining Schedule: TBD

Cincinnati Bearcats (10-2)
Remaining Schedule: 12/2 vs. SMU (American Championship)

Liberty Flames (12-0)
Last Week’s Ranking: 25
Remaining Schedule: TBD

We may not be 100% accurate, but based on our predictions, the upcoming release of the College Football Playoff rankings will be one full of surprises and debates in the leadup to the championship games. Stay tuned!

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