College Football Playoff Rankings Shakeup: Boise State Surges Ahead of BYU

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Boise State is now ranked ahead of Big 12 leader BYU in the CFP polls, giving them the No. 4 seed.** The Broncos, led by Heisman contender Ashton Jeanty, have secured their spot despite not being in the top 12. This shift also impacts the at-large bids, with Ohio State, Penn State, and Indiana leading the pack. Colorado, however, still has a chance to make it to the playoffs if they win their remaining games. **Meanwhile, Tennessee and SMU are on the outside looking in.

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2024 NFL Week 12 Odds:**
- Steelers -4.5 vs Browns
- Buccaneers -4 vs Giants
- Chiefs -11.5 vs Panthers
- Lions -8 vs Colts
- Commanders -10 vs Cowboys
- Texans -7.5 vs Titans
- Dolphins -7.5 vs Patriots
- Vikings -3.5 vs Bears
- Broncos -5 vs Raiders
- Packers -1.5 vs 49ers
- Seahawks -1 vs Cardinals
- Ravens -3 vs Chargers

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- Ohio State Buckeyes: +320
- Oregon Ducks: +475
- Texas Longhorns: +500
- Georgia Bulldogs: +500
- Alabama Crimson Tide: +800

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Joel Klatt's Top 10 College Football Teams After Week 11

  1. Oregon
  2. Ohio State
  3. Texas
  4. Indiana
  5. Tennessee
  6. Penn State
  7. Alabama
  8. Ole Miss
  9. Georgia
  10. Notre Dame

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  1. Oregon remains No. 1 in the CFP rankings.
  2. Colorado has a path to the CFP and the national title.
  3. Indiana's strength of schedule argument is becoming harder to ignore.
  4. Washington State and Army have a case for an at-large bid.

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Robinson, who was also a successful coach in the NFL with the Los Angeles Rams, passed away from complications of pneumonia on Monday in Baton Rouge, Louisiana.

During his tenure at USC, Robinson's teams won 104 games, including a 12-0 season in 1978 that culminated in a national championship.

Robinson is survived by his wife, four children, two stepchildren, and ten grandchildren.

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  1. **Oregon (9-0, 6-0; Big Ten leader)
  2. **Georgia (7-1, 5-1; SEC leader)
  3. **Miami (9-0, 5-0; ACC leader)
  4. **BYU (8-0, 5-0; Big 12 leader)
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  5. **Ohio State (7-1, 4-1)
  6. **Texas (7-1, 3-1)
  7. **Penn State (7-1, 4-1)
  8. **Tennessee (7-1, 4-1)
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  9. **Indiana (9-0, 6-0)
  10. **Notre Dame (7-1)
  11. **Alabama (6-2, 3-2)
  12. **Boise State (7-1, 4-0)
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