College Football Playoff Bubble Watch: Expect Michigan ahead of Wisconsin, Penn State

Following an epic battle between Michigan and Ohio State, the College Football Playoff selection committee will have to make several difficult decisions in this week’s rankings. Conference championship games will help settle most of the debate, but there are a number of scenarios that could cause movement in the top four. There are eight teams left with a realistic chance to make the playoff, and two spots are already essentially locked up. Before the rankings are released Tuesday night, here’s a look at the cases for and against the eight teams in playoff contention, ordered by their likelihood of appearing in the top four this week. (We’re using this week’s AP Top 25 poll for rankings of opponents, since last week’s playoff rankings are now outdated.) Alabama (12–0) Strength of schedule (via Sagarin ratings): 7Last week: Won 30–12 vs. No. 18 AuburnThis week: vs. No. 15 FloridaBest wins: vs. No. 10 USC, at…

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