The 2023 College Football Playoff committee revealed its top four teams. The four playoff teams are No. 1 Michigan, No. 2 Washington, No. 3 Texas and No. 4 Alabama.
Before we analyze the new CFP top 25, here’s the list of the new rankings:
| Rank | SChool | Record | Previous |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Michigan | 13-0 | 2 |
| 2 | Washington | 13-0 | 3 |
| 3 | Texas | 12-1 | 7 |
| 4 | Alabama | 12-1 | 8 |
| 5 | Florida State | 13-0 | 4 |
| 6 | Georgia | 12-1 | 1 |
| 7 | Ohio State | 11-1 | 6 |
| 8 | Oregon | 11-2 | 5 |
| 9 | Missouri | 10-2 | 9 |
| 10 | Penn State | 10-2 | 10 |
| 11 | Ole Miss | 10-2 | 11 |
| 12 | Oklahoma | 10-2 | 12 |
| 13 | LSU | 9-3 | 13 |
| 14 | Arizona | 9-3 | 15 |
| 15 | Louisville | 10-3 | 14 |
| 16 | Notre Dame | 9-3 | 17 |
| 17 | Iowa | 10-3 | 16 |
| 18 | NC State | 9-3 | 19 |
| 19 | Oregon State | 8-4 | 20 |
| 20 | Oklahoma State | 9-4 | 18 |
| 21 | Tennessee | 8-4 | 21 |
| 22 | Clemson | 8-4 | 23 |
| 23 | Liberty | 13-0 | 24 |
| 24 | SMU | 11-2 | NR |
| 25 | Kansas State | 8-4 | 25 |
Here’s what the semifinals will look like
Here are the CFP semifinal matchups:
- No. 1 Michigan vs. No. 4 Alabama | Rose Bowl in Pasadena, California | Monday, Jan. 1 at 5 p.m. ET | ESPN
- No. 2 Washington vs. No. 3 Texas | Sugar Bowl in New Orleans, Louisiana | Monday, Jan. 1 at 8:45 p.m. ET | ESPN
The winners of both semifinals will play in the College Football Playoff National Championship Game in Houston, Texas on Monday, Jan. 8 at 7:30 p.m. ET on ESPN.
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Alabama gets No. 4 over Florida State
Alabama took the fourth and final College Football Playoff spot over Florida State. The Crimson Tide won the SEC Championship with a 12-1 record. However, Florida State won the ACC Championship with a 13-0 undefeated record.
The Seminoles are without starting quarterback Jordan Travis which surely impacted the outlook of Florida State’s playoff hopes. Alabama getting in over Florida State makes it the first time an undefeated conference champion from the ACC, Big Ten, Big 12, SEC or Pac-12 misses the playoffs.
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New Year’s Six Bowls
Here are the remaining four New Year’s Six Bowls:
Friday, Dec. 29 | Cotton Bowl | Dallas, Texas | 8 p.m. ET | ESPN
- No. 7 Ohio State vs. No. 9 Missouri
Saturday, Dec. 30 | Peach Bowl | Atlanta, Georgia | 12 p.m. ET | ESPN
- No. 10 Penn State vs. No. 11 Ole Miss
Saturday, Dec. 30 | Orange Bowl | Miami, Florida | 4 p.m. ET | ESPN
- No. 6 Georgia vs. No. 5 Florida State
Monday, Jan. 1 | Fiesta Bowl | Glendale, Arizona | 1 p.m. ET | ESPN
- No. 8 Oregon vs. No. 23 Liberty
