The defending national champions climbed back on top Tuesday in the latest College Football Playoff rankings. Before the CFP selection committee names its final four teams Sunday morning, most of the contenders will play in crucial, difficult conference championship games. 2 but not qualified for the conference championship game. 7 Miami faces Clemson for the Atlantic Coast Conference championship. 10 USC requires even more mayhem, plus a big victory against No.

Source: Los Angeles Times November 29, 2017 01:30 UTC