College Football Rankings Shakeup: Ohio State Ascends, Clemson On The Brink Of Dropping Out
The College Football Playoff rankings shook up this week as Ohio State ascended to the number one spot after taking down previously undefeated Penn State. Clemson held on to the number two spot, but they are now on the brink of dropping out after struggling against Louisville.
Ohio State takes the top spot
Ohio State Buckeyes are now the number one team in the country after their dominant win over Penn State. The Buckeyes showed off their high-powered offense and suffocating defense in their 42-24 victory. Justin Fields threw for 328 yards and two touchdowns, while J.K. Dobbins ran for 120 yards and a touchdown. The defense held Penn State's potent offense to just 24 points, including 14 points in the fourth quarter when the game was out of reach.
Clemson clings to the number two spot
Clemson is now the number two team in the country, but they are on the brink of dropping out of the top four after their close win over Louisville. The Tigers struggled offensively and defensively in their 45-21 victory. Trevor Lawrence threw for just 215 yards and a touchdown, while Travis Etienne was held to just 74 rushing yards. The defense allowed Louisville to score 21 points, including 14 points in the fourth quarter when the game was out of reach.
Other teams in the top four
The other teams in the top four remain the same as last week, with Alabama coming in at number three and LSU at number four. Both teams had impressive wins this weekend, with Alabama taking down Texas A&M 47-28 and LSU beating Arkansas 56-20.
Next week's games
Next weekend's games will have a big impact on the College Football Playoff rankings. Ohio State will host Michigan, while Clemson will travel to South Carolina. Alabama will travel to Auburn, while LSU will host Ole Miss. The results of these games will help determine who makes the College Football Playoff.