College Football Playoff: Oregon Still on Top, Colorado's Path to CFP, and More

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The College Football Playoff committee has released its second set of rankings, with Oregon leading the pack. Colorado has a clear path to the CFP and the national title, while Indiana's strength of schedule argument is becoming harder to ignore. Washington State and Army also have a case for an at-large bid. The final set of rankings will be released on Dec. 8, determining the 12-team bracket.

  1. Oregon remains No. 1 in the CFP rankings.
  2. Colorado has a path to the CFP and the national title.
  3. Indiana's strength of schedule argument is becoming harder to ignore.
  4. Washington State and Army have a case for an at-large bid.

The countdown to the College Football Playoff continues!

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