The College Football Playoff Selection Committee on Tuesday evening released its first rankings of the 2020 season, with the University of Alabama Crimson Tide coming out on top.
Bama was followed by Notre Dame, Clemson and Ohio State to round out the top four teams.
Texas A&M, Florida and Cincinnati were ranked Nos. 5-7, respectively.
The Auburn Tigers, ahead of a big Iron Bowl this Saturday, came in at No. 22.
The committee will now release weekly rankings through the final, determinative rankings of December 20.
Since the College Football Playoff began, only Alabama, Clemson and Ohio State have made the Selection Committee’s rankings each time (38/38 possible times).
For this season’s playoff, the January 1 Rose Bowl and Sugar Bowl will serve as the semifinal games. The National Championship game is scheduled for January 11 in Miami.
Sean Ross is the editor of Yellowhammer News. You can follow him on Twitter @sean_yhn
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