That's about where I expected. I was guessing anywhere from #4 to #6.
#5 is actually a pretty good place to be, that Round 1 would be against the #12 team.
I'm rather surprised they put Alabama at #3, though.
https://www.on3.com/news/college-football-playoff-top-25-second-official-2026-cfp-rankings-revealed/
If they lose to SC this weekend, no playoff for Curt.
Current betting odds....
While I'm of course pleased that ND is #5, his reasoning putting Tennessee still that far behind Alabama is ridiculous. Funny how head-to-head was so critical last year with ND and Miami but all of a sudden this year it's not when Alabama is involved.
Miami should be ahead of Texas, also. Here's what I think they should be:
incompetence. Texas couldn't beat Miami in a dozen tries.
Of course, a lot can (and will) happen between now and the actual final CFP selection, but if we did have to go against Boise State, I'd welcome it.
That, plus it would be a home game at ND Stadium.