Why UCLA's CFP Hopes Leave Little Room for Error Down Stretch

The Bruins are in an interesting position when it comes to the College Football Playoff race, and it seems like they have little room for error thanks to the ranking they were given by the committee.

UCLA came in at No. 8 in the first CFP rankings of the season, giving them a first-round home matchup against No. 9 BYU in the projected field. This came as a shock to many UCLA fans, as it was three spots lower than their AP Top-25 ranking of No. 5.

The lower ranking gives UCLA less room for error, and with the toughest portion of their schedule coming up, it creates seemingly bad timing for the Bruins. Following the action in Week 10, including UCLA’s 34-20 win on the road over Minnesota, the…