The first College Football Playoff rankings of the season were released with a new face leading the way.
Tennessee was ranked at No. 1 for the first time in the College Football Playoff era, as the Volunteers sit at 8–0. Following the Volunteers, the rest of the top six is rounded out by Ohio State (8-0), Georgia (8-0), Clemson (8-0), Michigan (8-0) and Alabama (7-1).
Following the broadcast of the first rankings, CFP chair Boo Corrigan said that Tennessee’s two wins against the Crimson Tide and No. 10 LSU helped the Vols receive the top CFP ranking.
