Oregon keeps top spot in third 2024 College Football Playoff rankings
cory woodroof
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EUGENE, OREGON - OCTOBER 12: Ashton Porter #29 of the Oregon Ducks celebrates after defeating the Ohio State Buckeyes 32-31 at Autzen Stadium on October 12, 2024 in Eugene, Oregon. (Photo by Ali Gradischer/Getty Images)
It's still great to be a Duck in the 2024 College Football Playoff rankings.
Undefeated Oregon maintained the top spot in the 25-team list that was unveiled on Tuesday, with Ohio State and Texas still at spots two and three.
There wasn't much change within the rankings this week, though Tennessee and BYU both fell a bit after losses and LSU fell out of the top 25 altogether. Illinois also cracked the list in the 25th slot.
Let's take a look at this week's rankings and see where each college football team stacks up.
25. Illinois
Nov 4, 2023; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Minnesota Golden Gophers defensive back Justin Walley (5) tackles Illinois Fighting Illini wide receiver Pat Bryant (13) during the second half at Huntington Bank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Matt Krohn-USA TODAY Sports
24. UNLV
Oct 11, 2024; Logan, Utah, USA; UNLV Rebels quarterback Hajj-Malik Williams (6) sets up to pass against the Utah State Aggies at Merlin Olsen Field at Maverik Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jamie Sabau-Imagn Images
23. Missouri
Nov 1, 2014; Columbia, MO, USA; Missouri Tigers wide receiver Bud Sasser (21) is congratulated by tight end Sean Culkin (80) after Sasser scores during the first half against the Kentucky Wildcats at Faurot Field. Mandatory Credit: Denny Medley-USA TODAY Sports ORG XMIT: USATSI-182372 ORIG FILE ID: 20141101_mje_sm8_643.jpg
22. Iowa State
Oct 12, 2024; Morgantown, West Virginia, USA; Iowa State Cyclones running back Carson Hansen (26) runs for a touchdown against the West Virginia Mountaineers during the fourth quarter at Mountaineer Field at Milan Puskar Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Ben Queen-Imagn Images
21. Arizona State
TEMPE, ARIZONA - OCTOBER 05: Head coach Kenny Dillingham of the Arizona State Sun Devils reacts after a third down conversion during the second half against the Kansas Jayhawks at Mountain America Stadium on October 05, 2024 in Tempe, Arizona. (Photo by Chris Coduto/Getty Images)
20. Tulane
ANNAPOLIS, MARYLAND - NOVEMBER 16: Makhi Hughes #21 of the Tulane Green Wave celebrates with Vincent Murphy #64 after scoring a touchdown in the third quarter against the Navy Midshipmen at Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium on November 16, 2024 in Annapolis, Maryland. (Photo by Greg Fiume/Getty Images)
19. Army
Sep 21, 2024; West Point, New York, USA; Army Black Knights quarterback Bryson Daily (13) celebrates a run with tight end Will Montesi (86) during the first half against the Rice Owls at Michie Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Danny Wild-Imagn Images
18. South Carolina
South Carolina Gamecocks Raheim Sanders (5) scores a touchdown against Vanderbilt Commodores during the second half at FirstBank Stadium in Nashville, Tenn., Saturday, Nov. 9, 2024.
17. Clemson
PITTSBURGH, PENNSYLVANIA - NOVEMBER 16: Cade Klubnik #2 of the Clemson Tigers scrambles in the first quarter during the game against the Pittsburgh Panthers at Acrisure Stadium on November 16, 2024 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Justin Berl/Getty Images)
16. Colorado
Oct 26, 2024; Boulder, Colorado, USA; Colorado Buffaloes quarterback Shedeur Sanders (2) and Colorado Buffaloes center Hank Zilinskas (58) stay warm in the fourth quarter against the Cincinnati Bearcats at Folsom Field. Mandatory Credit: Ron Chenoy-Imagn Images
15. Texas A&M
Nov 2, 2024; Columbia, South Carolina, USA; Texas A&M Aggies quarterback Marcel Reed (10) scrambles against the South Carolina Gamecocks in the second quarter at Williams-Brice Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Blake-Imagn Images
14. BYU
Oct 18, 2024; Provo, Utah, USA; Brigham Young Cougars wide receiver Darius Lassiter (5) celebrates a touchdown with teammates in the last minute of the game against the Oklahoma State Cowboys at LaVell Edwards Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Rob Gray-Imagn Images ORG XMIT: IMAGN-883236 ORIG FILE ID: 20241018_tbs_gb6_1032.JPG
13. SMU
DALLAS, TEXAS - NOVEMBER 02: Matthew Hibner #88 of the Southern Methodist Mustangs runs for a touchdown during the second half against the Pittsburgh Panthers at Gerald J. Ford Stadium on November 02, 2024 in Dallas, Texas. (Photo by Sam Hodde/Getty Images)
12. Boise State
BOISE, ID - OCTOBER 5: Running back Ashton Jeanty #2 of the Boise State Broncos hypes the crowd during the first half against the Utah State Aggies at Albertsons Stadium on October 5, 2024 in Boise, Idaho. (Photo by Loren Orr/Getty Images)
11. Tennessee
Tennessee running back Dylan Sampson (6) runs with the ball for a touchdown during a college football game between Tennessee and Mississippi State at Neyland Stadium in Knoxville, Tenn., on Saturday, Nov. 9, 2024.
10. Georgia
Georgia linebacker Chris Cole (18) celebrates after recovering fumble late during the second half of a NCAA college football game against Tennessee in Athens, Ga., on Saturday, Nov. 16, 2024.
Nov 2, 2024; Fayetteville, Arkansas, USA; Ole Miss Rebels quarterback Jaxson Dart (2) celebrates after a touchdown in the third quarter against the Arkansas Razorbacks at Donald W. Reynolds Razorback Stadium. Mississippi won 63-31. Mandatory Credit: Nelson Chenault-Imagn Images
8. Miami
Oct 26, 2024; Miami Gardens, Florida, USA; Miami Hurricanes quarterback Cam Ward (1) runs with the football against the Florida State Seminoles during the second quarter at Hard Rock Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Sam Navarro-Imagn Images ORG XMIT: IMAGN-883316 ORIG FILE ID: 20241026_SN_0059_na2_.jpg
7. Alabama
KNOXVILLE, TENNESSEE - OCTOBER 19: Head coach Kalen DeBoer of the Alabama Crimson Tide reacts during the fourth quarter against the Tennessee Volunteers at Neyland Stadium on October 19, 2024 in Knoxville, Tennessee. (Photo by Butch Dill/Getty Images)
6. Notre Dame
Oct 26, 2024; East Rutherford, New Jersey, USA; Notre Dame Fighting Irish running back Jeremiyah Love (4) celebrates a rushing a touchdown with teammates during the first half against the Notre Dame Fighting Irish at MetLife Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Vincent Carchietta-Imagn Images
5. Indiana
BLOOMINGTON, INDIANA - NOVEMBER 09: Mikail Kamara #6 of the Indiana Hoosiers reacts after a win over the Michigan Wolverines at Memorial Stadium on November 09, 2024 in Bloomington, Indiana. (Photo by Justin Casterline/Getty Images)
4. Penn State
STATE COLLEGE, PENNSYLVANIA - NOVEMBER 02: Zion Tracy #7 of the Penn State Nittany Lions reacts after intercepting a pass thrown by Will Howard #18 of the Ohio State Buckeyes and returning it for a touchdown during the first quarter at Beaver Stadium on November 02, 2024 in State College, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Scott Taetsch/Getty Images) ORG XMIT: 776153538 ORIG FILE ID: 2182502801
3. Texas
Texas Longhorns running back Jaydon Blue (23) advances the ball during the Longhorns' game against the Florida Gators, Nov. 9, 2024 at Darrell K. Royal Texas Memorial Stadium in Austin.
2. Ohio State
Ohio State Buckeyes defensive end Jack Sawyer (33) pursues Penn State Nittany Lions running back Nicholas Singleton (10) during the first half of the NCAA football game at Beaver Stadium in University Park, Pa. on Saturday, Nov. 2, 2024.
1. Oregon
Oregon quarterback Dillon Gabriel carries the ball as the Oregon Ducks host the Maryland Terrapins at Autzen Stadium Saturday, Nov. 9, 2024 in Eugene, Ore.
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