College football rankings: What Oklahoma State’s defeat to Baylor means for Alabama, Notre Dame and more

College football chaos persisted and well into conference championship weekend.

Oklahoma State No 5 was the first major victim of the aforementioned chaos on Saturday, losing to No. 9 Baylor 21-16 in the Big 12 championship game – the last team left between the Cowboys and the College Ball station. their first stone.

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The loss must be said to be very heavy for Mike Gundy and Co. The Cowboys remained in contention until the last minute after Baylor missed two goals on the field in the second half, but a fourth goal and a one-yard goal in their final strike sealed Baylor’s victory:

The Cowboys will also look at their revenue woes: They committed four times in the second half, including two interceptions, one loss, and one revenue drop to end the game. Perhaps the worst part of Saturday’s loss was that they weren’t able to get a win over redshirt first-back Blake Shapen – only a second game for the Bears. He completed 23 of 28 180-meter passes and three touchdowns.

Losing Oklahoma State means it is no longer in contention for the playoffs. But when the Cowboys lose, the other teams win. Here’s what it means for the other playoff-eligible teams at the end of the championship weekend:

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Georgia (12-1)

Previously ranked: first

What seemed like a trivial game to the Bulldogs turned out to be a stroke of luck. Georgia lost to Alabama No. 3 in shock but, with the Cowboys’ loss, Georgia won’t have to compare herself to a single-loss Power 5 grand prix. The Bulldogs were seen as the playoff stopper even if they lost on Saturday, but that would certainly give the Cowboys their soul. The question now is whether they will fall to 3rd or 4th place.

Michigan (11-1)

Previously ranked: 2

Wolverines are still in win-and-in mode as far as playoffs are concerned. As long as Jim Harbaugh and Co beat the Hawkeyes at Lucas Oil Stadium, then Michigan will be the second seed in the playoffs. A loss would almost certainly negate any chance the Wolverines had to make the playoffs, though perhaps it’s worth asking as to whether a win over Georgia in the SEC Championship and a loss to Cincinnati in the AAC championship pave the way for Michigan into the playoffs, even if it loses to the Hawkeyes on Saturday. The Hawkeyes are ranked 13th in the latest CFP polls, so it might be too big of a jump for them to make the playoffs, even if they win the congress championship against Michigan.

Alabama (12-1)

Previously ranked: 3

Turns out Oklahoma State’s loss didn’t affect Alabama at all, as the Crimson Tide beat Georgia’s highest-ranked team in the SEC championship game. With that win, Alabama claimed the No. 1 spot in the country, overtaking the Wolverines regardless of the Big Ten championship-winning game outcome.

Cincinnati (12-0)

Previously ranked: 4

The Bearcats were interested in business in the AAC championship, beating Houston 35-20 11-1. That win – along with Oklahoma State’s subsequent loss – will ensure Cincinnati advance to the playoffs as the only undefeated team left in FBS.

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Notre Dame Cathedral (January 11)

Previously ranked: 6

The Fighting Irish had to jump for joy after Baylor’s victory in the Big 12 championship. They knew that the selection committee would never accept a two-loss team, even the teams that had won their championships. surname. Furthermore, ESPN’s Heather Dinich on Saturday report that the CFP selection committee determined Brian Kelly’s absence from the team – he’s currently LSU’s head coach – would have nothing to do with how the Committee ranked Fighting Irish.

Here’s the problem: The Fighting Irish need Georgia to beat Alabama to knock a team out of the current top four. With the Crimson Tide winning in the SEC title game, both the Bulldogs and the Crimson Tide will make the splash. Cincinnati is a padlock. Notre Dame’s last chance was to lose in Michigan in the Big Ten title game.

Baylor (11-2)

Previously ranked: 9

The Bears also needed a loss in Alabama to jump the five places needed to qualify for the playoffs. The Crimson Tide’s win would likely end any chances the Bears had in the playoffs. With that, look for them not climbing higher than either of the first two teams.

Iowa (10-2)

Previously ranked: 13

Iowa is in a boat similar to Baylor – assuming the Hawkeyes tow what the Bears can do at AT&T Stadium. The Hawkeyes have too big of a jump to make, even with Saturday’s win. Even a win over the second-placed Wolverines won’t be enough with Alabama and Georgia both likely to continue in the top four.

Oklahoma (February 11)

Previously ranked: 5

Oklahoma State’s playoff opportunity was gone. Because the Cowboys were victims of Saturday’s chaos, there’s no way they could benefit from any other Michigan, Alabama or Cincinnati losses. The question is where did the Cowboys fall from here. They will likely remain in the top 10 – perhaps swap places with the 9th-ranked Bears – and vie for a game of 6 bowls on New Year’s Day. If Baylor somehow makes it to the playoffs, then Oklahoma State will be looking at a potential Sugar Bowl landing. However, if Baylor is eliminated, the Bears will likely get a Sugar Bowl landing while the Cowboys advance to the Fiesta Bowl, perhaps. Not a bad way to end the season, but there’s still a lack of expectations for Gundy and Co.