Here’s What the College Football Playoff Bracket Looks Like After Nov. 19 Rankings

The third set of College Football Playoff rankings has been revealed, and with minimal shifts in the standings due to Tennessee’s loss, the playoff picture looks clearer. Tennessee’s defeat not only dropped them to No. 11 but also bumped Boise State into the No. 4 seed, creating a ripple effect across potential matchups.

If the playoffs began today, the top four seeds—determined by the highest-ranked conference champions—would be Oregon, Texas, Miami, and Boise State, with first-round byes. The remaining teams, ranked No. 5 to No. 12, would face off in exciting matchups in Round 1, held at the higher-seeded teams’ home venues.

Projected playoff games include thrilling contests like Alabama vs. Notre Dame and BYU vs. Ohio State. The winners of these matches would then advance to face top seeds in iconic bowl venues such as the Rose Bowl, Sugar Bowl, and Peach Bowl.

With so much at stake, it’s clear that the final bracket could still see significant changes before the playoffs officially begin.