Shockwaves in College Football: Oregon, Georgia, Boise State, and ASU Claim Elite Playoff Spots!

The College Football Playoff bracket is now officially established, featuring a thrilling lineup of teams.

Leading the charge is the Oregon Ducks, boasting an impressive 13-0 record and recently triumphing over Penn State in the Big Ten Championship Game, securing the coveted No. 1 seed.

A significant shift occurred after Georgia’s victory over Texas in the SEC title clash, propelling the Bulldogs to the No. 2 seed in the playoff bracket.

Holding the No. 3 seed are the Boise State Broncos, who claimed victory against UNLV in the Mountain West Championship. Meanwhile, Arizona State, crowned as the Big 12 champion, takes the No. 4 seed.

Here’s a detailed breakdown of the playoff bracket:

FIRST-ROUND BYES

1.  Oregon: Bye (will face the winner of 8. Ohio State vs. 9. Tennessee)

2. Georgia: Bye (will meet the winner of 7. Notre Dame vs. 10. Indiana)

3. Boise State: Bye (will compete against the winner of 6. Penn State vs. 11. SMU)

4. Arizona State: Bye (will challenge the winner of 5. Texas vs. 12. Clemson)

FIRST-ROUND MATCHUPS

5. Texas vs. 12. Clemson

6. Penn State vs. 11. SMU

7. Notre Dame vs. 10. Indiana

8. Ohio State vs. 9. Tennessee

FIRST TWO TEAMS OUT
Alabama
Miami (Fla.)

With the 12-team College Football Playoff bracket finalized, the last CFP rankings are as follows:

1. Oregon
2. Georgia
3. Texas
4. Penn State
5. Notre Dame 
6. Ohio State
7. Tennessee
8. Indiana
9. Boise State
10. SMU
11. Alabama
12. Arizona State
13. Miami (Fla.)
14. Ole Miss
15. South Carolina
16. Clemson
17. BYU
18. Iowa State
19. Missouri
20. Illinois
21. Syracuse
22. Army
23. Colorado
24. UNLV
25. Memphis

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