The only College Football Playoff ranking that matters won't be released until Dec. 3.
Although the first rankings are more a practice test than anything set in stone, expect plenty of interest when the first playoff rankings are unveiled by ESPN on Halloween. The Big 12 won't be the only conference watching with angst, either.
Already, there are two apocalyptic scenarios in play. There's a very good chance that SEC members Alabama and Georgia will both be in the top four, and possibly 1-2, as they are in the AP and coaches poll. Then add the Notre Dame factor.