Race for the College Football Playoff Week 11: Two Unbeatens Remain

The latest CFP rankings are out with only two unbeaten teams remaining …. UCLA and Utah … just like we all predicted in the preseason.

As for Mizzou — the Tigers are still ranked — coming in at No. 22. Missouri will need a miracle to make the playoff — starting with a road game at No. 1 Georgia on Saturday afternoon.

Let’s check in on the latest “Race for the CFP” entering Week 11:

SEC favorite: Georgia

The Bulldogs showed why they’re the top-ranked team with a convincing 42-7 road win at Ole Miss last week. Needless to say, Mizzou will have their hands full on Saturday.

Big Ten favorite: UCLA

The Bruins are 9-0 and ranked No. 4 in the latest CFP rankings coming off a 34-20 road win at Minnesota. Who had this coming? Is Bob Chesney the next Curt Cignetti? UCLA hosts Illinois on Friday night.

ACC favorite: Miami (FL)

Despite a 31-24 loss at Note Dame last week (without Malachi Toney), the Canes still look the part of National Championship contenders. Miami (FL) hosts an underrated Duke on Saturday in what could be a tricky game.

Big 12 favorite: Utah

The Utes are 9-0 and ranked No. 2 in the latest CFP rankings, staying unbeaten with a 28-20 win over BYU last week in the Holy War. Utah is at Arizona on Saturday night for a challenging road game.

Automatic Bid: Notre Dame

CJ Carr and the Irish got the statement win they desperately needed last week vs previously top-ranked Miami (FL). Notre Dame hosts Boston College on Saturday as their remaining schedule is favorable down the stretch.

Group of Six automatic bid: Boise State

The Broncos are 8-1 and ranked No. 24 in the latest CFP rankings after a 64-38 road win over Colorado State last week. Boise State hosts Oregon State in the College Gameday game on Saturday, but quarterback Maddux Madsen is questionable.

At-Large Bid Selections:

Alabama:

The Crimson Tide delivered a dominant 31-13 road win over LSU last week to prove their top-5 ranking. Alabama is at Vanderbilt on Saturday.

Texas:

Arch Manning and the Longhorns found a way with a 34-20 road win over Mizzou last week with some help from the officials (somewhat kidding). Texas’ resume is top-notch, and another opportunity awaits them at LSU on Saturday night.

Tennessee:

The Vols jump back into the playoff picture after a convincing win 34-6 win over Kentucky last week. Tennessee is at Texas A&M on Saturday in a game they can’t afford to lose.

Indiana:

The Hoosiers are 8-1 and ranked are No. 9 in the latest CFP rankings following their bye week. Indiana hosts No. 18 USC on Saturday in a big one.

BYU:

The Cougars 7-2 and ranked No. 10 in the latest CFP rankings, having lost two out of their last three games. The win over Notre Dame keeps BYU in the picture, but there’s no more room for error as they host Baylor on Saturday.

Kentucky:

The Wildcats are 7-2 and ranked No. 11 in the latest CFP rankings. Despite the 34-6 road loss to Tennessee last week, UK is still in the picture, but they can’t afford another loss as Kentucky hosts Florida on Saturday.

Top Four Seeds:

1) Georgia

2) Utah

3) Alabama

4) UCLA

Projected Bracket:

12) Boise State at 5) Notre Dame

11) BYU at 6) Texas

10) Kentucky at 7) Miami (FL)

9) Tennessee at 8) Indiana

Final Four Pick:

1) Georgia vs 5) Notre Dame

3) Alabama vs 7) Miami (FL)

National Championship:

1) Georgia over 7) Miami (FL)