And then there was one — one team ahead of Michigan football in the College Football Playoff rankings and one week left before the final decision.
Michigan (12-0, 9-0 Big Ten) moved up to No. 2 in the new rankings released Tuesday after dismantling the previous No. 2 Ohio State, 45-23, in Columbus on Saturday. The Wolverines outscored the Buckeyes, 28-3, in the second half of the game and scored five touchdowns from 45 yards or further in the most-watched college football game since 2011.
No. 1 Georgia (12-0, 9-0 SEC), No. 3 TCU (12-0, 9-0 Big 12) and No.