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Clemson Football: CFB Playoff Scenarios heading into Week 11

The Clemson football team was ranked No. 5 in the nation in the first CFB Playoff poll of the season.

The Tigers were ranked behind Ohio State, LSU, Alabama and Penn State in the debut rankings, but there’s certainly no reason for Clemson football fans to panic.

As we head into Week 11, here’s a look at the top-10, the teams still vying for a playoff spot and some scenarios to keep your eye on.

CFB Playoff Rankings: Top-10

  1. Ohio State
  2. LSU
  3. Alabama
  4. Penn State
  5. Clemson
  6. Georgia
  7. Oregon
  8. Utah
  9. Oklahoma
  10. Florida

The Playoff Picture, Scenarios

ACC: Clemson

Big Ten: Ohio State, Penn State, Minnesota

Big 12: Oklahoma, Baylor

Pac-12: Oregon, Utah

SEC: Alabama, LSU, Georgia

At this point, this is what the playoff picture looks like.