Boise State secured the fourth and final bye in the latest College Football Playoff rankings, leaving BYU on the outside looking in. This development has sparked discussions about the power conferences, with the Big 12 now sharing a grievance with the SEC.
The undefeated Oregon claimed the top spot once again, solidifying their position in the conference title game. Ohio State maintained its second-place ranking, with Texas from the SEC closely behind. Miami from the ACC, ranked eighth, secured the third seed and a bye reserved for the top four conference leaders. Boise State, despite being ranked 12th, clinched the fourth and final bye.
