New rankings?

[HFCS]

So surely if the season starts this week without Big10/Pac 12 they can't keep ranking those teams right?

We're currently 23rd AP but 15th in teams who will play?

Coaches 25th but 16th in teams that will play?

 

[mj4cy]

Yeah it would seem absurd to rank teams that aren't playing. How can you judge a participant that doesn't participate.

 

[surly]

The AP has said they will not rank teams that aren't playing once the season starts. I presume the same is true for the coaches.

 

[theshadow]

So surely if the season starts this week without Big10/Pac 12 they can't keep ranking those teams right?

Already been addressed in a few threads. Preseason polls considered all teams. In-season polls will include only the teams that are playing.

 

[LeaningCy]

Similarly, will we see B1G teams move up in the CFP rankings as teams above them actually play and lose?

 

[Gunnerclone]

Similarly, will we see B1G teams move up in the CFP rankings as teams above them actually play and lose?

#UndefeatedB1G

 

[mj4cy]

I think AP/Coaches should only rank to top 15 this year.

 

[JM4CY]

Similarly, will we see B1G teams move up in the CFP rankings as teams above them actually play and lose?

Herbstreit will be able to give you clear reasoning why this makes sense. Just wait.

 

[HFCS]

Some SEC and Big 12 teams sitting at .500 or even a game below late in the season should probably be ranked. That'll be interesting to see.

 

[isucy86]

Similarly, will we see B1G teams move up in the CFP rankings as teams above them actually play and lose?

I don't think the first CFP ranking is until mid November and final poll is around Dec 20.

 

[SCNCY]

Considering the number of teams not playing this season, I wonder if they would do a top 15 or something to keep the ranked group somewhat exclusive.

 

[isucy86]

Some SEC and Big 12 teams sitting at .500 or even a game below late in the season should probably be ranked. That'll be interesting to see.

Yea it would seem logical to only publish a top 15 instead of 25.

Doesn't make sense for a ranking to show .500 or below teams.

 

[VeloClone]

Remember when it was a top 20 poll?

 

[Clonefan32]

Ohio State will still somehow get a playoff invite.

 

[TykeClone]

Ohio State will still somehow get a playoff invite.

All four playoff spots will be for undefeated teams: OSU, Michigan, PSU, and USC.

It will be "epic"

 

[HFCS]

Ohio State will still somehow get a playoff invite.

I'm sure the committee will have b10 over represented as always if there is a committee.

 

[cyfan92]

 

[SolarGarlic]

Yea it would seem logical to only publish a top 15 instead of 25.

Doesn't make sense for a ranking to show .500 or below teams.

TV and conferences will still want 25 teams ranked to ensure "high profile" matchups every week

 

[isucy86]

TV and conferences will still want 25 teams ranked to ensure "high profile" matchups every week

Could be, but when a couple 2-4 teams ranked in the Top 25 play each other, tough to convince fans that is a great matchup.

 

[SolarGarlic]

Could be, but when a couple 2-4 teams ranked in the Top 25 play each other, tough to convince fans that is a great matchup.

Nobody with a 2-4 record will be in the Top 25. This will benefit G5 teams more than anyone. Teams like Louisiana that have a strong record with a weak schedule will get those 16-25 rankings instead of a 2-4 Texas Tech team.