**College Football Playoff Rankings Reveal Key Changes Before Final Week**
The College Football Playoff (CFP) committee has released its fifth and penultimate set of rankings for the 2025 season. This major update comes ahead of the conference championship games and plays a big role in deciding which teams will make the four-team playoff.
Washington has jumped to the No. 3 spot after a strong win over Washington State. Michigan remains at No. 1 after defeating rival Ohio State in a key Big Ten matchup. Georgia stays at No. 2, while Florida State rounds out the top four after a close victory at Florida.
The biggest change involves Oregon, which is now ranked No. 5. They are followed by Ohio State at No. 6 after their first loss of the season. Texas and Alabama are ranked seventh and eighth, keeping their playoff hopes alive if top teams stumble during championship weekend.
The committee said several games this weekend will be important in making the final decision. Michigan and Iowa will play in the Big Ten Championship. Georgia will face Alabama in the SEC title game. Florida State and Louisville will meet in the ACC Championship, while Washington and Oregon face off again in the Pac-12 title matchup.
If top-ranked teams lose, it could open the door for lower-ranked teams like Texas and Alabama to move up. The committee uses many factors to decide rankings, including team records, strength of schedule, and head-to-head results.
The final CFP rankings will be released this Sunday, December 7. That’s when the four teams that will compete in the semifinals will be announced. These games will decide who goes on to play for the national championship in January.
Each remaining game this weekend is critical as teams make their final push. Fans and teams alike are watching closely to see who will earn a shot at the title.
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