1. Georgia
2. Ohio State
3. Michigan
4. TCU
5. LSU
6. USC
"As we looked at it, the wins over Alabama and Mississippi carry the day more than the wins over UCLA and Oregon State." — College Football Playoff Committee chairman Boo Corrigan, speaking to the steady debate between LSU and USC at No. 5
2. Ohio State
3. Michigan
4. TCU
5. LSU
6. USC
"As we looked at it, the wins over Alabama and Mississippi carry the day more than the wins over UCLA and Oregon State." — College Football Playoff Committee chairman Boo Corrigan, speaking to the steady debate between LSU and USC at No. 5