Week 2 College Football Playoff Rankings: Ole Miss Falls Despite Win

The second week of the College Football Playoff (CFP) rankings is out. Despite a crushing 49-0 win over The Citadel, Ole Miss slid down a spot to No. 7.

That’s got fans and analysts scratching their heads. The Southeastern Conference (SEC) still flexes its muscles, packing eight teams into the top 25.

It’s hard to deny just how tough the SEC is this year. The competition’s wild, the stakes are sky-high, and every week feels like a playoff game.

SEC Dominance in the CFP Rankings

Once again, the SEC’s showing off its depth in the CFP rankings. Eight teams in the top 25? That’s not something you see every day.

Top SEC Teams in the Rankings

Here’s who made the cut for the SEC this week:

• A&M (3)
• Alabama (4)
• Georgia (5)
• Ole Miss (7)
• Texas (10)
• Oklahoma (11)
• Vanderbilt (14)
• Tennessee (23)

Teams like A&M, Alabama, and Georgia keep delivering on expectations. It feels like every SEC matchup could shake up the rankings.

Ole Miss: A Closer Look

Even with that huge win, Ole Miss fell to No. 7. A lot of folks thought they’d move up—or at least stay put.

Performance Analysis

Ole Miss has been rolling this season. Their offense looks sharp, and the defense isn’t letting much slip by.

That 49-0 shutout should’ve counted for something, right? Maybe the committee’s looking at things like strength of schedule or how other teams are performing.

Upcoming Rankings and Key Dates

The CFP rankings will keep dropping every Tuesday until December 2. The final selection show happens December 7.

• Tuesday, Nov. 11 (6 p.m. CT)
• Tuesday, Nov. 18 (7:30 p.m. CT)
• Tuesday, Nov. 25 (6 p.m. CT)
• Tuesday, Dec. 2 (6 p.m. CT)
• Sunday, Dec. 7 (11:00 a.m. CT) – Selection Show

Mark your calendars if you care about the playoff picture. Every update could change who’s in and who’s out.

College Football Playoff Schedule

The playoff schedule’s set, and it looks like a wild ride ahead. Here’s what’s coming up:

• First round: Friday, Dec. 19 and Saturday, Dec. 20
• Quarterfinals: Wednesday, Dec. 31 and Thursday, Jan. 1
• Semifinals: Thursday, Jan. 8 and Friday, Jan. 9
• National championship: Monday, Jan. 19

Months of effort and drama lead up to these games. Only a handful of teams will get to chase that championship dream.

Conclusion

The second week of the CFP rankings has sparked plenty of debate. Ole Miss dropped a spot, even after a pretty dominant win.

The SEC still has a strong presence in the rankings. That just goes to show how competitive the conference is right now.

With the final selection show getting closer, every game matters even more. The playoff picture could change in a heartbeat.

If you want more detailed insights or the latest updates, check out The Rebel Walk.

We’ll keep following the twists and turns of this college football season. Who knows what’s coming next?