Setting the CFP stage ahead of Championship Week
The last playoff ranking before Selection Day didn't reveal many surprises and is far from final. Instead, the CFP top four will be determined on the field this weekend.
2021 Schedule
2021 Schedule
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Who will make the College Football Playoff?
With help from the Allstate Playoff Predictor, you can pick the winners of each conference championship game and see how the top four could play out.
What's next for each team in the AP Top 25?
With the release of the latest AP college football poll, here's what is up next for each team in the new rankings.
Oklahoma State takes Bedlam title, Alabama is all smiles, LSU calls game
On the final regular-season weekend in college football, the internet trolls were active, especially since it's Rivalry Week.
Tune throws for 4 TDs, leads No. 19 Houston over UConn 45-17
— After taking care of business in New England, Houston coach Dana Holgorsen decided to channel Bill Belichick, happy that his team can finally switch its focus to next weekend's American Athletic Conference championship game.
Jake Herslow adjusts his route, reels in 49-yard TD pass (0:39)
Alabama not a CFP lock, the Pac-12's misfortune and more takeaways
From Oregon's stunning loss hurting the Pac-12's CFP chances to star wide receivers showing out, we break down Week 12.
What's next for each team in the AP Top 25?
With the release of the latest AP college football poll, here's what is up next for each team in the new rankings.
College football Power Rankings after Week 12
An Oregon stumble paves the way for Cincinnati to climb into the top four but are the Bearcats the best team in Ohio? The Buckeyes certainly have something to say about that. How did Week 12's biggest games impact this weeks Power Rankings?
Houston handles Memphis for 10th win of the season (1:49)
Tune has TDs passing, rushing, No. 17 Houston beats Memphis
— Clayton Tune threw for 264 yards and a touchdown and ran for another score as No. 17 Houston extended its winning streak to 10 games with a 31-13 victory over Memphis on Friday night.
UGA, Bama, Oregon, OSU still top CFP rankings
The top seven teams remained unchanged in the third edition of the College Football Playoff selection committee's rankings.
What's next for each team in the AP Top 25?
With the release of the latest AP college football poll, here's what is up next for each team in the new rankings.
College football Power Rankings after Week 11
Oklahoma is shocked while the rest of the top-10 cruises. The bottom half of the top-25 is up for grabs, however, following several losses in Week 11.
Houston Cougars vs. Temple Owls: Full Highlights (1:50)
Clayton Tune finds a wide-open Jaylen Erwin for a Houston TD (0:34)
What's next for each team in the AP Top 25?
With the release of the latest AP college football poll, here's what is up next for each team in the new rankings.
College football Power Rankings after Week 10
With two losses in the top 10 and several other losses from ranked teams, Week 10's Power Rankings reflect the chaos of November's first weekend of college football action.
Tune passes for 385 yards, No. 20 Houston tops USF 54-42
— Clayton Tune was 21 of 26 for 385 yards and three touchdowns, Ta’Zhawn Henry had a 97-yard TD run and No. 20 Houston held off an upset bid by South Florida in a 54-42 victory Saturday night.
Touchdown! Alton Mccaskill scores vs. South Florida (0:32)
Houston stuns SMU on 100-yard kickoff return TD with seconds left (1:18)
College football Power Rankings after Week 9
With another week in college football behind us, it's time to look at this week's Power Rankings.
Houston overcomes weather and ECU in 31-24 win
— Alton McCaskill ran 25-yards for a touchdown in overtime and Houston's defense forced a turnover in the extra session and the Cougars beat East Carolina 31-24 late Saturday.
Houston survives to topple East Carolina in OT (1:19)
Kiper picks first-round sleepers for the 2022 NFL draft: Six prospects who could rise
Michigan safety Daxton Hill is among the ascending prospects who could go high in next April's draft.
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2021 American Standings
| TEAM | CONF | OVR |
|---|---|---|
| Cincinnati | 8-0 | 12-0 |
| Houston | 8-0 | 11-1 |
| UCF | 5-3 | 8-4 |
| East Carolina | 5-3 | 7-5 |
| Tulsa | 5-3 | 6-6 |
| SMU | 4-4 | 8-4 |
| Memphis | 3-5 | 6-6 |
| Navy | 3-5 | 3-8 |
| Tulane | 1-7 | 2-10 |
| South Florida | 1-7 | 2-10 |
| Temple | 1-7 | 3-9 |
2021 Team Leaders
Team Stats
Passing Yards272.423rd
Rushing Yards149.379th
Points For38.823rd
Points Against19.819th
2021 Polls & Rankings
| CFP RANKINGS | AP | AFCA COACHES |
|---|---|---|
| 21 | 16 | 16 |
2022 Recruits
| NAME | POS | STATUS | GRADE |
|---|---|---|---|
| Quardale Patt | DE | Committed | 77 |
| Kaleb Brown | OLB | Committed | 76 |
| Karson Jones | OT | Committed | 76 |
| Tevin Shaw | OG | Committed | 75 |
| Treylin Payne | OLB | Committed | 74 |