The third College Football Playoff ranking has been released and the Florida Gators remain just outside the top 10, holding on to the No. 11 ranking in the country. Most notably Minnesota remained ahead of Florida despite the Golden Gophers’ 23-19 upset loss to Iowa a week ago. Minnesota jumped Florida two weeks ago after beating Penn State.
Alabama remains at No. 5 in the country despite losing starting quarterback Tua Tagovailoa for the season with a hip injury. The College Football Playoff Committee does take into account injuries and how they affect a team, but the Tide was not dinged this week. Alabama faces Western Carolina this week before taking on Auburn in the Iron Bowl with new starter Mac Jones.
The Gators still have an opportunity to play their way into a New Years Six Bowl game with the No. 11 ranking.
1. LSU
2. Ohio State
3. Clemson
4. Georgia
5. Alabama
6. Oregon
7. Utah
8. Penn State
9. Oklahoma
10. Minnesota
11. Florida
12. Wisconsin
13. Michigan
14. Baylor
15. Auburn
16. Notre Dame
17. Iowa
18. Memphis
19. Cincinnatti
20. Boise State
21. Oklahoma State
22. Iowa State
23. Southern California
24. Appalachian State
25. SMU