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College Football Playoff Rankings: 5 Teams Still Alive after Week 13 Release

By John Richardson

Nov 19, 2016; Pasadena, CA, USA; USC Trojans quarterback Sam Darnold (14) sets up to pass the football in the second half against the UCLA Bruins at the Rose Bowl. Mandatory Credit: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 19, 2016; Pasadena, CA, USA; USC Trojans quarterback Sam Darnold (14) sets up to pass the football in the second half against the UCLA Bruins at the Rose Bowl. Mandatory Credit: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-USA TODAY Sports /
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Nov 19, 2016; Morgantown, WV, USA; Oklahoma Sooners defensive lineman Neville Gallimore (90) celebrates after sacking the quarterback during the third quarter against the West Virginia Mountaineers at Milan Puskar Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Ben Queen-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 19, 2016; Morgantown, WV, USA; Oklahoma Sooners defensive lineman Neville Gallimore (90) celebrates after sacking the quarterback during the third quarter against the West Virginia Mountaineers at Milan Puskar Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Ben Queen-USA TODAY Sports /

#8 Oklahoma Sooners (9-2)

I’m not going to lie, this one bothers me.

I understand Oklahoma has been impressive recently. But what do we play the games for if Oklahoma gets in? The Sooners were blown out by Ohio State and exposed in last year’s College Football Playoff.

Sure, Oklahoma’s win against West Virginia was impressive. But West Virginia has been exposed for a month now. The Big 12 will be decided in the state of Oklahoma, which is fitting. Oklahoma would have an impressive two-game win streak to end the season if they beat Oklahoma State, but is it enough to get them in?

I don’t think it should be, but it could happen. Several teams ahead of Oklahoma play each other or will in conference championships. The Sooners could very realistically find their way to the #4 spot, though I think they shouldn’t.

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