The College Football Playoff committee recently released its updated rankings ahead of conference title weekend which will feature matchups like Georgia versus Texas, Penn State versus Oregon and Arizona State versus Iowa State.

The Notre Dame Fighting Irish moved up one spot in the college football playoff rankings in the penultimate week of action. 1. Oregon Ducks 2. Texas Longhorns 3. Penn State Nittany Lions 4. Notre Dame Fighting Irish 5.

Nov 30, 2024; Dallas, Texas, USA; Southern Methodist Mustangs running back Brashard Smith (1) runs with the ball into the end zone after catching a pass for a touchdown against the California Golden Bears during the second half at Gerald J. Ford Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-Imagn Images