"While there could be some debate over the top spot when the 12 members of this year's group vote on teams for their first official top 25 ranking of the season, the bigger discussion will likely revolve around one-loss Alabama and undefeated Texas A&M for the No. 3 and No. 4 spots. How far do the two-loss Canes fall after their loss at SMU, and how high can two-loss Notre Dame rise?"
"Ohio State has been one of the most consistently complete teams, and that season-opening win against Texas will continue to boost the Buckeyes. The Longhorns' win against Vanderbilt on Saturday helped both their playoff hopes and Ohio State's résumé. Ohio State also has road wins against Washington and Illinois, two of the Big Ten's better teams. Ohio State hasn't allowed a team more than 16 points this season."
There were some Week 10 surprises, but the top remains unchanged with defending national champion Ohio State projected at No. 1 in the first College Football Playoff rankings. Debate will focus on one-loss Alabama and undefeated Texas A&M for the No. 3 and No. 4 positions. Questions remain about how far two-loss Miami falls after its SMU loss and how high two-loss Notre Dame can rise. Texas Tech could seek its first CFP top-25 appearance while Vanderbilt's brief standing may vanish after losing to Texas. Ohio State's résumé includes wins over Texas, Washington and Illinois and elite efficiency metrics.
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