Oregon, Ohio State, Georgia, Miami top 1st CFP rankings

Unbeaten Oregon is ranked No. 1 in the College Football Playoff rankings, with Ohio State, Georgia, Miami, and Texas rounding out the top five. The top four seeds must be conference champions under the new format, leading to potential first-round byes for Oregon, Georgia, Miami, and BYU. Ohio State is the favorite to win the national title, with the SEC and Big Ten each having four teams in the top 12. The playoff bracket includes first-round matchups like Boise State at Ohio State and Alabama at Texas. The semifinals and championship game are set for January.