Winners and Losers of the Week 14 College Football Playoff Rankings

If you want to believe in a conspiracy, check the bottom of the ranking. The late positions in the Top 25 tend to justify what happens higher up.

Back in Week 11, SEC programs Texas and Oklahoma ranked 11th and 12th ahead of Big 12 school Utah in 13th. Down in the 21-25 range, you would notice Missouri (22nd) and Tennessee (25th) and no Big 12 team.

Fast-forward a couple weeks, and the main question was how Miami would fit around the fringe of the Top 10.

Once again, the ‘Canes moved up. This time, it was at the expense of Utah—which needed a late comeback to edge Kansas State in Week 13.

Arizona State, the best win on Utah’s profile, is 20th. Meanwhile, SMU—which beat Miami—and Pitt—the Hurricanes’ opponent in Week 14—are 21st and 22nd. That’s a huge, huge advantage in Miami’s favor.

Since the Utes take on 5-6 Kansas compared to Miami at 8-3 Pitt, it’s safe to say Utah cannot jump the ‘Canes in at-large discussions if both win.