Tennessee Football rose to seventh in the latest College Football Playoff rankings, with Ohio State dropping to sixth after a shocking loss to Michigan. The final bracket update has Tennessee as the 9th seed potentially facing Ohio State in the Rose Bowl. The upcoming conference championship games will determine further movement in the rankings.
The 12-team playoff will feature five conference champions and the next seven highest-ranked teams by the committee. The top four champions will receive a bye into the quarterfinal round, with the remaining teams competing in first-round games hosted on campus. The bowl destination for the top four seeds will be determined based on historic relationships and CFP rankings.
The quarterfinal games will be played at the Fiesta Bowl, Peach Bowl, Rose Bowl, and Sugar Bowl, followed by the semifinals at the Orange Bowl and Cotton Bowl. The championship game is set for January 20 in Atlanta. The schedule will feature a triple-header on December 20, with additional games on December 21, New Year’s Eve, and New Year’s Day.
Overall, the playoff system will provide an exciting conclusion to the college football season, with teams vying for the national championship under a new and expanded format. Fans can expect high-stakes matchups and intense competition as the best teams in the country compete for ultimate glory on the gridiron.
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