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College Football Playoff: Ohio State Is No. 1 but Week 11 Is What Really Matters

This morning, I reached for my phone, hit "stop" on the alarm and proceeded to open Twitter. I'm not proud of my morning routineu2015particularly since it rarely includes breakfastu2015but it's what happens. The rest of the day included work, lunch and watching the wild Chelsea/Ajax draw in the Champions League.

I'm telling you this, my friend, because I want you to understand how much stress is necessary about the first College Football Playoff rankings.

Yes, the initial CFP Top 25 is notable. The poll provides insight into how the selection committee perceives certain teams and addresses a few initial questions.