Ohio State and Georgia Lead College Football Playoff Rankings 2023: Semifinals Set
The initial College Football Playoff rankings for the 2023 season have been released, and it’s no surprise that Ohio State and Georgia are leading the pack. The Buckeyes hold the top spot, with the Bulldogs close behind at number two.
If the season were to end today, Ohio State would face off against Florida State in one semifinal game, while Georgia would go head-to-head with Michigan in the other playoff game. The winners of these matchups would then go on to compete in the championship game on January 8th at NRG Stadium in Houston.
The semifinals are scheduled to be held at the Orange Bowl in Miami Gardens, Florida, and the Sugar Bowl in New Orleans on January 1st.
However, it’s important to note that these rankings only provide an early snapshot of where each team stands. There is still a lot to be determined on the field as the season progresses. For instance, Ohio State and Michigan have a highly-anticipated Big Ten rivalry game coming up on November 25th. Washington, currently ranked fifth, also has a challenging schedule ahead in the Pac-12, with notable matchups against USC, Utah, and Oregon State.
Subsequent College Football Playoff rankings will be released every Tuesday evening until Sunday, December 3rd, when the playoff field will be officially set.
Here are the inaugural 2023 rankings as of Tuesday night:
1. Ohio State
2. Georgia
3. Michigan
4. Florida State
5. Washington
6. Oregon
7. Texas
8. Alabama
9. Oklahoma
10. Ole Miss
11. Penn State
12. Missouri
13. Louisville
14. LSU
15. Notre Dame
16. Oregon State
17. Tennessee
18. Utah
19. UCLA
20. USC
21. Kansas
22. Oklahoma State
23. Kansas State
24. Tulane
25. Air Force
These rankings give us an overview of the leading teams so far, but there is still plenty of football to be played to determine the final playoff picture. Teams like Washington and Oregon, who narrowly missed out on the top four, have an opportunity to climb back into contention with strong performances in the coming weeks.
As we eagerly await the remaining rankings, football fans around the nation are buzzing with excitement for the thrilling matchups that lie ahead. The battle for the College Football Playoff crown promises to be intense, and only time will tell which teams will emerge victorious.
Stay tuned for more updates as we inch closer to the highly-anticipated playoffs.
