5 takeaways from first CFP rankings: SMU, A&M on the bubble

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5 takeaways from first CFP rankings: SMU, A&M on the bubble
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Plus, the first bracket projection pits the Texas Longhorns with a juicy first-round matchup in Austin.

SMU tight end Matthew Hibner races through the Pitt defense on an 80-yard touchdown during the second half of an NCAA football game at Ford Stadium on Saturday, Nov. 2, 2024, in Dallas.Here are five takeaways from the first rankings released by the College Football Playoff committee, announced Tuesday night on ESPN.The Mustangs have shined in their first season in the ACC

Texas should take care of business over the next three weeks against mid-tier SEC teams in Florida, Arkansas and Kentucky.for the continuation of the Texas-Texas A&M rivalry, it looks like that game could carry with it some major playoff implications.on Saturday, but A&M is still in a good spot. Coming in at No. 14 in the first wave of rankings, the second team out of the top 12, A&M still has a shot to make the SEC championship and therefore the CFP.

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