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College Football Playoff Top 25 Predictions: Week 8

ByAndrew Norwood|
Oct 15, 2016; Knoxville, TN, USA; Alabama Crimson Tide defensive back Eddie Jackson (4) celebrates his punt return for a 79yd touchdown against the Tennessee Volunteers during the fourth quarter at Neyland Stadium. Mandatory Credit: John David Mercer-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 15, 2016; Knoxville, TN, USA; Alabama Crimson Tide defensive back Eddie Jackson (4) celebrates his punt return for a 79yd touchdown against the Tennessee Volunteers during the fourth quarter at Neyland Stadium. Mandatory Credit: John David Mercer-USA TODAY Sports

It’s that beautiful time of year again when the postseason is finally on the horizon. So who makes the College Football Playoff if it began today? Well let’s take a stab at that, shall we?

Last year, it was the Alabama Crimson Tide who ended up winning the 2016 College Football Playoff. And, to the surprise of no one, Alabama seems to be well on their way back. There are plenty of teams who would like to beg to differ, however.

Let’s take for instance Texas A&M, who themselves are undefeated. College Gameday will be in town for this Top-10 matchup. Is it arguable that this could decide the SEC West? I mean, I don’t see anyone else taking a stab at these two for the title.

Oct 15, 2016; Madison, WI, USA; Ohio State Buckeyes defensive lineman Tyquan Lewis (59) and defensive tackle Joshua Alabi (58) celebrate following the game against the Wisconsin Badgers at Camp Randall Stadium. Ohio State won 30-23. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Hanisch-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 15, 2016; Madison, WI, USA; Ohio State Buckeyes defensive lineman Tyquan Lewis (59) and defensive tackle Joshua Alabi (58) celebrate following the game against the Wisconsin Badgers at Camp Randall Stadium. Ohio State won 30-23. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Hanisch-USA TODAY Sports

Elsewhere in College Football Playoff land, you have the Big 10 powerhouse THE Ohio State University making quite a stir. But arch rival Michigan, and Jim Harbaugh, may have something to say about that. This year could be VERY interesting in the Big 10.

Then, let’s look to the West Coast that has the Washington Huskies absolutely tearing through the Pac-12. After an absolute thrashing so far in every game, who can truly stop the Huskies? It will be interesting for sure.

College Football Playoff: Week 8

  1. Alabama (7-0) – Won 49-10 @ #18 Tennessee – Week 8 @ #6 Texas A&M (6-0)
  2. Michigan (6-0) – Week 7 BYE – Week 8 vs Illinois (2-4)
  3. Ohio State (6-0) – Won 30-23 @ Wisconsin – Week 8 @ Penn State (4-2)
  4. Clemson (7-0) – Won 24-17 vs NC State – Week 8 BYE
  5. Washington (6-0) – Week 7 BYE – Week 8 vs Oregon State (2-4)
  6. Texas A&M (6-0) – Week 7 BYE – Week 8 vs #1 Alabama (7-0)
  7. Louisville (5-1) – Won 24-14 vs Duke on Friday – Week 8 vs NC State (4-2)
  8. Nebraska (6-0) – Won 27-22 @ Indiana – Week 8 vs Purdue (3-3)
  9. Baylor (6-0) – Won 49-7 vs Kansas – Week 8 BYE
  10. Houston (6-1) – Won 38-31 vs Tulsa – Week 8 @ SMU (2-4)
  11. Florida (5-1) – Won 40-14 vs Missouri – Week 8 BYE
  12. Boise State (6-0) – Won 28-23 vs Colorado State – Week 8 vs BYU (4-3) on Thursday
  13. LSU (4-2) – Won 45-10 vs Southern Miss – Week 8 vs Ole Miss
  14. Florida State (5-2) – Won 17-6 vs Wake Forest – Week 8 BYE
  15. West Virginia (5-0) – Won 48-17 @ Texas Tech – Week 8 vs #16 TCU (4-2)
  16. TCU (4-2) – Week 7 BYE – Week 8 @ #15 West Virginia (5-0)
  17. Wisconsin (4-2) – Lost 23-30 vs #3 Ohio State – Week 8 @ Iowa (5-2)
  18. Tennessee (5-2) – Lost 10-49 vs #1 Alabama – Week 8 BYE
  19. Western Michigan (7-0) – Won 41-0 @ Akron – Week 8 vs Eastern Michigan (5-2)
  20. Utah (6-1) – Won 19-14 @ Oregon State – Week 8 @ UCLA (3-4)
  21. Oklahoma (4-2) – Won 38-17 vs Kansas State – Week 8 @ Texas Tech (3-3)
  22. Navy (4-1) – Week 7 @ Eastern Carolina Postponed to Nov. 19 – Week 8 vs Memphis (5-1)
  23. Arkansas (5-2) – Won 34-30 vs Ole Miss – Week 8 @ #25 Auburn (4-2)
  24. North Carolina (5-2) – Won 20-13 @ Miami – Week 8 @ Virginia (2-4)
  25. Auburn (4-2) – Week 7 BYE – Week 8 vs #23 Arkansas (5-2)

College Football Playoff Games

  • Orange Bowl (#1 vs #4) – #1 Alabama vs #4 Clemson
  • Fiesta Bowl (#2 vs #3) – #2 Michigan/#3 Ohio State vs #5 Washington
    • The reason why Michigan and Ohio State share a slot is because there is no way both teams make the playoffs. Therefore, the winner of the rivalry game would advance to College Football Playoff.
    • Washington would move up to replace the losing team in the College Football Playoff rankings.
    • Also a possibility that Clemson would move to #3 slot with Washington facing Alabama in Orange Bowl
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