College Football Playoff Bracketology November 15

Each week, teams will be fighting for position in an effort to make the College Football Playoff. The teams will be ranked each week, but what matters most is who they have played and defeated already on the field. Here is College Football Playoff Bracketology: November 15.

Note: This will be updated following each week of games during the season.

First Round Byes

1. Georgia Bulldogs (9-1)*  

Georgia looked like a dominant team after defeating a ranked Missouri team 48-21. After being ranked first in the CFP rankings this week, Georgia should stay in the top spot.

This week: at South Carolina Gamecocks (6-4)

2. Utah Utes (10-0)*

The Utes won a thrilling game against Arizona late on Saturday night, 40-39. Utah stays undefeated and should stay at No. 2 in the rankings.

This week: at TCU Horned Frogs (5-5)

3. Alabama Crimson Tide (8-2)

While it didn’t look pretty, Alabama defeated Vanderbilt on the road. The Crimson Tide have been ranked surprisingly high by the CFP Committee and there shouldn’t be enough change to move them down the rankings.

This week: vs. Chattanooga Mocs (FCS 7-4)

4. UCLA Bruins (10-0)* 

On Friday night, UCLA got a win over Illinois to stay unbeaten. The Bruins’ win over Oregon continues to look better, but there are some tough games ahead.

This week: at Michigan Wolverines (5-5)

First Round Hosts

5. Notre Dame Fighting Irish (9-1)

Notre Dame had no issues with Boston College, winning 41-7. After moving up to No. 5 after their win over Miami last week, the Fighting Irish should be solidified in their fifth spot in the ranking, but the CFP Committee has surprised before.

This week: vs. SMU Mustangs (7-3)

6. Texas Longhorns (8-2)

Texas scored late to defeat LSU 22-21. It was another big win for Texas and there are some arguments that Texas should be ranked ahead of Alabama as the highes-tranked two-loss team, but they will likely still be ranked sixth for now.

This week: vs. Arkansas Razorbacks (4-6)

7. Miami Hurricanes (9-1)*

Miami struggled with Duke, but pulled away late. They are still missing wide receiver Malachi Toney, but got a win, which is the important part for the Hurricanes. 

This week: vs. Virginia Tech Hokies (6-4)

8. Tennessee Volunteers (8-2)

Tennessee went on the road to beat Texas A&M, which should keep them at the eighth spot in the next rankings. Like Texas, they have a case to be ranked ahead of Alabama, as they beat the Crimson Tide head to head. 

This week: vs. LSU Tigers (6-4)

Last Four In

9. Indiana Hoosiers (9-1)

Indiana were able to win a close game against USC for a quality win. They started a new quarterback in Grant Wilson and the offense had a bit more life, which may help them down the road.

This week: at Washington Huskies (6-4)

10. BYU Cougars (8-2)

The Cougars defeated Baylor this week, which should allow them to stay at No. 10 in the rankings. BYU’s win over Notre Dame, really helps their case to stay in the rankings.

This week: at Kansas Jayhawks (4-6)

11. Texas Tech Red Raiders (9-1)

Texas Tech went on the road and beat a ranked Oklahoma State team, which should help their case to get the last spot in the field after Kentucky lost. 

This week: at Baylor Bears (6-4)

12. Boise State Broncos (9-1)*

Boise State held on to beat Oregon State in a tough game. The Broncos have still just lost to Oregon, making them stay the frontrunner for the group of six spot in the CFP.

This week: vs. San Diego State Aztecs (5-5)

First Four Out

Wake Forest Demon Deacons (9-1)

The Demon Deacons destroyed SMU on the road, helping make a case that they should move up the rankings. The schedule hasn’t been the toughest, but if Wake Forest wins their last two regular season games, they should be in the field.

This week: at Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets (3-7)

Iowa Hawkeyes (8-2)

Iowa beat Purdue this week and avoiding the loss puts them back on the cusp of the CFP. They will need some help down the stretch to make the field.

This week: at Illinois Fighting Illini (6-4)

Oregon Ducks (7-3)

Oregon suddenly has new life for the CFP after they have won three straight games. They will need some help to make the field, as they have three losses, but it is possible.

This week: at Michigan State Spartans (3-7)

Kentucky Wildcats (7-3)

Kentucky lost a close game to Florida at home. They would need a lot of help to make the CFP, but could make things interesting if they get some help and finish strong.

This week: at Missouri Tigers (6-4)

First Four Out- Group of Six

Liberty Flames (9-1)

Liberty’s lone loss of the season is to James Madison in Week 1. The Flames may need Boise State to lose a game or two to make the CFP due to their schedule strength.

This week: vs. Western Kentucky Hilltoppers (4-6)

Memphis Tigers (8-2)

Memphis has won three straight to solidify themselves as one of the best group of six teams in college football. The Tigers lost to Boise State, which will make it hard to jump them if Boise drops a game, but winning out gives them some hope.

This week: at Navy Midshipmen (3-6)

New Mexico Lobos (8-2)

New Mexico losing to UNLV likely ends any CFP hopes, but the Lobos can hope for some help down the stretch. 

This week: at Wyoming Cowboys (7-3)

UTSA Roadrunners (8-2)

UTSA defeated North Texas to shake things up in the American Conference. The Roadrunners have two losses and winning out could get them close to the CFP field, but making it is probably out of reach.

This week: at UAB Blazers (6-4)

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