5 Teams who can still make College Football Playoff after Week 12 Rankings

No. 9 Oklahoma Sooners (8-2)

After a rather shaky start to the year that led to a 1-2 start, the Sooners have found their way back into the top 10 and have their eyes on a return to the playoff. Oklahoma lost games early in the year to Houston and Ohio State, but since then, they have rattled off seven straight wins and are undefeated in Big 12 play.

Much like Penn State, Oklahoma will need a few breaks to go their way. A best0case scenario for Oklahoma would be if Penn State, Ohio State and Washington all lost again. Losses for Ohio State and Washington may be likely, but not so much for Penn State. If all three were to lose and Oklahoma were to win out and win the Big 12, they may be in a position to claim that fourth spot. Clemson and Michigan winning out would help a lot as well.

There is still a path even if Penn State doesn’t lose. If Michigan wins out and wins the Big Ten, then Penn State will have two losses and will not have won their conference, it seems rather hard for a team like that to make under those circumstances. Penn State has set themselves up for success so it will be interesting to see how that all plays out. Oklahoma is only one spot behind Penn State at No. 9. That may seem low, but watch out for the Sooners.

Oklahoma’s huge win streak has brought them all the way into the playoff picture. Early on it seemed that this may not be a great year for the Sooners. Baker Mayfield is playing great, but they will need him at his best in the upcoming weeks, as Oklahoma plays two highly0ranked teams to end the year. If they can get those wins on the resume, and get a little help, they have a legit chance at getting back to the playoff.