Here’s the interesting part of what is sure to be a closely watched College Football Playoff rankings release on Tuesday: little attention will be paid to the top four teams. No, that’s likely to be Alabama, Clemson, Notre Dame and Georgia. After that, all eyes will be on the fifth spot, and you’d think No. 4 Michigan’s blowout loss at Ohio State would open the door for Oklahoma to move to No. 5. That’s important, because Georgia will face Alabama in the SEC championship game and should the Crimson Tide win, that would clear a spot for another team in the College Football Playoff. If the Sooners can avenge a loss to Texas in the Big 12 title game, they might seem to be in prime position to be in the playoff. Might. But the Buckeyes’ big win over Michigan has some pundits believing Ohio State will leap from No.…
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