2024 college football rankings: Oregon, Georgia top; Arizona State made a big move

The Arizona State Sun Devils will make this College Football Playoff selection committee think about it. They will make this set of suits one of a kind at the Texas resort and decide whether to keep Boise State in a place that will reward us with one of the top four sports conference champions and a first-round bye.

After a season that has been historic for both programs – each is certain to make the CFP for the first time in school history and each has a Heisman finalist on the tail – the champion of the Big 12 should feel like the depth of its league (four teams finished the season tied for first place) good enough to put it ahead of Boise State.

Meanwhile, the Broncos, who have won more games this season than the Sun Devils and whose only loss came in the final game against the No. 1 ranked Oregon Ducks, should feel like they did enough to keep their spot at No. standards.

The strength and volatility of the Big 12 is demonstrated by four teams ranked in the CFP top 25. Perhaps the committee will not care about fairness or consistency in their final decision. But we do, and we’re going to catch them.

With that, here’s a look at my top 25 rankings following Week 15 of college football season:

1. In Oregon (13-0)

Week 15 result: Lost to Penn State, 45-37

Dillon Gabriel threw for 283 yards and four touchdowns as Oregon added another five-game winning streak to its perfect season. The Ducks will be the No. 1 seed in the 12-team CFP for the first time.

2. Georgia (11-2)

Week 15 result: Lost at Texas, 22-19 (OT)

Backup QB Gunner Stockton came off the bench after Carson Beck was injured and led the Dawgs to their second win over Texas this season. With the win, Georgia secured its third SEC title under Kirby Smart and a first-round bye in the playoffs.

3. Notre Dame (11-1)

Week 15 result: It doesn’t work

4. Penn State (11-2)

Week 15 result: Lost to Oregon, 45-37

Penn State’s comeback attempt fell short as the Nittany Lions fell to 1-24 against top-five AP opponents since 2000. It is now 1-14 against top five AP teams under James Franklin.

5. In Indiana (11-1)

Week 15 result: It doesn’t work

6. Texas (11-2)

Week 15 result: Lost at Georgia, 22-19 (OT)

Quinn Ewers threw for 358 yards, but was sacked six times and threw two touchdowns in the loss. He didn’t get much help in the running game as the Longhorns finished with just 31 yards on 28 carries.

7. State of Ohio (10-2)

Week 15 result: It doesn’t work

8. Arizona State (11-2)

Week 15 result: Defeated Iowa State, 45-19

Cam Skattebo posted over 200 yards of offense and 170 on the ground as he led the Sun Devils to a Big 12 Championship in their first season in the conference. Arizona State is undefeated when Skattebo rushes for 100-plus yards in a game this season.

Kenny Dilligham is in contention for National Coach of the Year after leading the Sun Devils to 3-9 on an 11-game winning streak that enters Sunday as one of 12 teams with a chance to play for the national title.

9. Clemson (10-3)

Week 15 result: SMU lost, 34-31

Cade Klubnik threw for 262 yards and four touchdowns and Nolan Hauser kicked the game-winning 56-yard field goal, the longest field goal in ACC Championship Game history.

10. Tennessee (10-2)

Week 15 result: It doesn’t work

11. Boise State (12-1)

Week 15 result: UNLV lost, 21-7

The Broncos rode another 200-yard game from dynamo Ashton Jeanty, who has rushed for nearly 2,500 yards this season and could break Barry Sanders’ single-season rushing record (2,629) in Boise State’s first game in college football Playoffs.

12. Alabama (9-3)

Week 15 result: It doesn’t work

13. The army (10-1)

Week 15 result: Tulane lost, 35-14

The Black Knights won the first conference title in school history. Army’s only loss was against Notre Dame. Won the conference title. It’s 11-1. It will not play in CFP. Notre Dame’s only loss is to Northern Illinois. It’s 11-1. It didn’t want a conference title. It will play in CFP.

14. Miami (Fla.) (10-2)

Week 15 result: It doesn’t work

15. Iowa State (10-3)

Week 15 result: Lost to Arizona State, 45-19

The Cyclones turned the ball over three times on the first three possessions of the second half in the Big 12 title game, including a fumble that led to three straight Sun Devils touchdowns. The Cyclones had only three turnovers during the regular season. The program won 10 games for the first time in school history.

16. SMU (11-2)

Week 15 result: Lost to Clemson, 34-31

The Mustangs were down 24-7 at halftime before storming all the way back and tying the game with 16 seconds left. Kevin Jennings threw for 310 yards and three touchdowns and ran for a score. Dabo Swinney thinks the Mustangs deserve a playoff spot.

17. Ole Miss (9-3)

Week 15 result: It doesn’t work

18. South Carolina (9-3)

Week 15 result: It doesn’t work

19. BYU (10-2)

Week 15 result: It doesn’t work

20. Texas A&M (8-4)

Week 15 result: It doesn’t work

21. In Colorado (9-3)

Week 15 result: It doesn’t work

22. Memphis (10-2)

Week 15 result: It doesn’t work

23. Missouri (9-3)

Week 15 result: It doesn’t work

24. Illinois (9-3)

Week 15 result: It doesn’t work

25. Marshall (10-3)

Week 15 result: Lost to Louisiana, 31-3

Braylon Braxton threw for 193 yards and two touchdowns, while adding 66 yards on the ground as Marshall cruised past Louisiana in the Sun Belt Championship game.

RJ Young is a national college football writer and commentator for FOX Sports and host of the podcast “The Number One College Football Show.” Follow him on @RJ_Omusha.

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