The College Football Playoff field is set.
TCU, unranked at the start of the season, stayed at No. 3, despite, it was announced Sunday afternoon as the four team playoff pairings were chosen.
No. 1 Georgia and No. 4 Ohio State will face off in a blockbuster semifinal in the Peach Bowl, while TCU will meet No. 2 Michigan in the other matchup in the Fiesta Bowl. Ryan Day’s team could get back two of its most explosive offensive players, wide receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba and running back TreVeyon Henderson, who both missed the Michigan loss last weekend.USA TODAY Sports
Georgia quarterback Stetson Bennett celebrates during the team’s SEC Championship win over LSU on Dec. 3, 2022.Just last Saturday, the Wolverines hammered the Buckeyes, 45-23, in Columbus. The result was supposed to end Ohio State’s playoff hopes, but that was before USCon Friday night, opening the door for the Buckeyes.
In the final rankings, Alabama finished fifth, followed by Tennessee at No. 6. There was some thought that the Crimson Tide could sneak in, but their two losses and lack of a major win was too much to overcome. A two-loss team has never been selected to the playoff.USA TODAY Sports Michigan quarterback J.J. McCarthy throws during the Big Ten Championship game against Purdue on Dec. 3, 2022.The two semifinal games will be placed on Dec. 31. The winners will meet in the national championship game on Jan. 9.
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