College Football Playoff Rankings Face Unprecedented Challenges

Injury to key player, underappreciated team performance, and potential for multiple one-loss teams create difficult decisions for selection committee.

Five Power 5 teams remain unbeaten heading into the final weekend of the regular season, setting up significant rivalry games and difficult decisions for the College Football Playoff selection committee.
Florida State quarterback Jordan Travis suffered a season-ending leg injury, posing a challenge for the committee in evaluating the team's performance without him.
Despite recent wins, Washington has not received the recognition it deserves from the committee, raising questions about the ranking process.
The upcoming game between Michigan and Ohio State could significantly impact the playoff chase, with potential for the Big Ten to get two teams in again.
Depending on the outcomes of several key games, the committee could face a nightmare scenario with five one-loss teams fighting for two spots.