Rapid Reax: CFB Playoff Rankings Week 2

In the eyes of the Playoff Committee, the Clemson Tigers remain the No. 1 team in the country. That part isn't terribly shocking, considering Clemson's big win over Florida State this weekend.

What baffles me is the Committee ranked two one-loss teams in the Top 4 ahead of three Power 5 unbeatens. Alabama moved from No. 4 to No. 2 following its win over LSU. In fact, Alabama is ranked ahead of all the unbeatens except Clemson. Ohio State stayed put as the No. 3 team in the rankings. Notre Dame rounded out the Top 4.

The Crimson Tide are not being penalized for their loss to Ole Miss at home early in the season. They have basically been given a pass. I would argue Notre Dame's body of work and its loss to this point is much better than Alabama's. How the Irish are two spots behind Alabama is beyond me. How Alabama is ahead of the undefeated defending National Champions is unfathomable.

Iowa moved into the Top 5 and Baylor comes in at No. 6. The Bears have a huge test with No. 12 Oklahoma, who has a good chance to move swiftly up the rankings with wins in its final three games - Baylor, TCU and Oklahoma State.

I'd like to find out from the Committee why Oklahoma is ranked outside the Top 10 (even with a loss to terrible Texas), while several other one-loss teams - Stanford and Utah, specifically - are ahead of the Sooners. Committee Chair Jeff Long admitted it has been difficult to judge the Big 12 teams because the strength of their schedule is backloaded. Still, Oklahoma has a road win at Tennessee and has been nothing short of remarkable in its four games since the Texas game.

I'm really surprised Oklahoma State only moved up to No. 8. The Cowboys possess the best conference win in the Big 12, but stayed behind Baylor. The Bear's entire schedule has been criticized to this point. I thought for sure OSU would be in the Top 6 after its demolition of TCU.

North Carolina crept into the rankings at No. 23, despite two FCS wins and a loss to 3-6 South Carolina. I, personally, think UNC is playing more like a Top 15 team right now, but I can see where UNC's wins aren't impressive right now. The Tar Heels could potentially provide an unforeseen speed bump for Clemson in the ACC Championship Game Dec. 5.

Overall, my feelings are that these rankings are worthless until Dec. 5. There will be lots of movement over the final four rankings, so don't look too much into things at this moment. Let it all play out.

-BtW