The first release of the 2015 College Football Playoff rankings came during Tuesday evening’s ESPN telecast, with the Clemson Tigers debuting at No. 1. Since the Ohio State Buckeyes are atop the Associated Press Top 25 and Amway Coaches Poll, it’s quite a surprise to see the defending national champions check in at No. 3—behind Clemson and LSU. The last team in the Top Four is Alabama, which has benefited from a stout strength of schedule. Check out the complete CFP Top 25 below, as Notre Dame and Baylor are the first two teams out right now: Ohio State has been indecisive at the most important position and hasn’t really registered a signature win to date. Sophomore quarterback and team captain J.T. Barrett had seized the job temporarily but is suspended for this Saturday’s game against Minnesota for an arrest due to operating a vehicle while impaired. Cardale Jones has a new lease on life under center in Columbus for the time being. Thanks to a loaded defense and a rushing attack spearheaded by Ezekiel Elliott, OSU has remained undefeated and is thus still the team to beat. Its schedule gets tougher down the stretch with Michigan State and Michigan to close the regular season. …
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