College Football Playoff Committee to Release First Rankings Amid Pivotal Week 10 Games

First set of Committee Rankings could see Ohio State ahead of Georgia and Michigan, despite stronger performances from the latter two; Kansas State and Texas match-up pivotal in Big 12; Missouri's top offense could challenge Georgia's defense in the SEC.

The first release of college football playoff committee rankings is set to cause surprises, with strong potential for Ohio State to rank above both Michigan and Georgia despite weaker performances. This hinges on Ohio State's victories over Notre Dame and Penn State, as well as the committee's past emphasis on 'good wins'.
This week's pivotal games include a match between Kansas State and Texas, critical to the Big 12 race. A victory for Texas could place them as the top one-loss team in the rankings, raising the stakes of the game beyond usual rivalry.
The first top 25 rankings will outline what each team has in front of them, with conference title game races being more competitive than ever. The initial rankings will therefore kickstart an important series of 'Elimination Weekends', with Week 10 featuring several significant quarterfinal games.
The potential for upsets is high, as evident from the past year's anomalies such as Kansas' win over Oklahoma or Georgia Tech's defeat of North Carolina. These unexpected results can have a substantial impact on the playoff rankings.
Missouri is stepping up as a challenger in the SEC, with a top offense capable of testing even Georgia's exceptional defense. Their upcoming match against Georgia could determine the future ranking of both teams in the playoff rankings.