In the world of college football rankings, there is a clear dominance by the Power Four conferences, leaving little room for Group of Five teams in the top 25 projections. The consolidation of power conferences has seen teams like Cincinnati, Houston, UCF, and SMU move up, while independent Notre Dame remains the only exception in the current CBS Sports post-spring top 25 rankings. With the Pac-12 dissolving, the landscape has shifted towards the Big Ten and SEC as dominant leagues. However, there is hope for Group of Five teams as the highest-ranked champion from MAC, Mountain West, Conference USA, AAC, and Sun Belt will now have a guaranteed spot in the expanded 12-team College Football Playoff.
Georgia holds the top spot in the rankings, followed closely by Ohio State and a new team in the third position. Miami and Clemson have seen significant rises, while Texas A&M has made its way into the rankings. Despite the lack of movement in the post-spring top 25, there are Group of Five teams like Boise State, Liberty, Tulane, Memphis, and Appalachian State to keep an eye on as potential contenders. Overall, the college football rankings reflect the shifting landscape of power and consolidation within the sport.
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