BIRMINGHAM, Ala.– The next set of College Football Playoff rankings could prove telling, notably where Texas A&M and other SEC teams are concerned.
The Aggies put the College Football Playoff selection committee on the spot with yet another remarkable road win over a ranked opponent on Saturday.
Texas A&M (9-0), No. 3 behind Ohio state and Indiana in the first set of CFP rankings released on tuesday, scored a 38-17 win at No. 22 Missouri on Saturday.
It could be enough for Coach Mike ElkoS team to jump the buckeyes and Hoosiers, depending on the weight the CFP committee puts on schedule strength when evaluating the teams this week.
The Aggies now have three road wins over AP-ranked opponents, as they also beat currently no. 10-ranked Notre Dame in South Bend (41-40) and then-no. 20 LSU in Baton Rouge 49-25.
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The Buckeyes (9-0), who beat a 2-8 Purdue team on the road Saturday (34-10), have two wins over currently ranked CFP Top 25 teams, having beaten No. 11 Texas (14-7) in Columbus and No. 23 Washington (24-6) in Seattle.
The Hoosiers (10-0), who got the school’s first-ever win at penn State (3-6) on Saturday — winning 27-24 with a last-minute touchdown — have wins over two ranked opponents on the road: at No. 20 Iowa (20-15) and at No. 9 Oregon (30-20).
ESPN ranked Texas A&M’s schedule strength 16th entering its game with Missouri, while Ohio State’s was 33rd and Indiana’s 39th.
The discrepancy between the Aggies’ schedule strength and that of Ohio State and Indiana will onyl grow wider based on the teams’ respective opponents’ records.
indeed, Missouri coach Eli Drinkwitz called out the CFP committee and the inconsistent request of metrics earlier in the week, noting how Texas A&M’s schedule strength was superior to that of the two Big Ten unbeatens.
SEC power
Nonetheless of how the top three teams shake out when second set of CFP rankings are revealed at 7 p.m. on Tuesday, Alabama (8-1), Georgia (8-1) and Ole Miss (9-1) figure to hold their spots at No 4, No.5 and No. 6,as each won in impressive fashion on Saturday.
The Crimson Tide rolled LSU (20-9), the Bulldogs went on the road and dominated mississippi State (41-21) and the Rebels handed The Citadel a 49-0 beatdown.
Texas Tech (9-1) beat previously unbeaten BYU (8-1) by a 29-7 count in Lubbock to claim first-place in the Big 12 and should move up from No. 8 to No. 7 in the CFP rankings.
Oregon’s 18-16 escape at No. 20 Iowa should move the Ducks (8-1) up a spot to No. 8.
Notre Dame (7-2) pulled away to beat Navy 49-10 and projects to be at No. 9.
Texas (7-2), Oklahoma (7-2) were idle and could move up to the No 10 and No. 11 spots, depending on how far BYU slips after its first defeat.
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Tennessee Volunteers Football: Upcoming Matchup against New Mexico state
The tennessee Volunteers (6-3) are preparing to face the new Mexico State Aggies in their next football game.Here’s a breakdown of what you need to know about the upcoming contest, including date, time, and how to follow the action.
Game Details
The Tennessee Volunteers will host New Mexico State next saturday, November 16, 2024. This game will be played at Neyland Stadium in Knoxville, Tennessee.
- Opponent: New Mexico State Aggies
- Date: Saturday, November 16, 2024
- Location: Neyland Stadium, Knoxville, TN
- Time: The game time is currently set for 7:00 PM EST.UT Sports Official schedule
- TV Broadcast: SEC Network+ UT Sports Official Schedule
Tennessee Volunteers Season So Far
The Tennessee volunteers currently hold a record of 6-3. They have faced a challenging schedule, with wins against Austin Peay, Charlotte, UTEP, South Carolina, Kentucky, and Missouri. Their losses came against Florida, Alabama, and Georgia. ESPN – Tennessee Football Schedule
New Mexico State Aggies Overview
New Mexico State is currently 7-3 on the season. They compete in Conference USA. New mexico State Athletics – Football Schedule
how to Watch and Follow
Fans can watch the game live on SEC Network+. Live updates and scores will also be available on the official Tennessee Athletics website (https://utsports.com/) and ESPN (https://www.espn.com/). You can also follow the game on social media using the hashtag #GoVols.
Key Takeaways
- Tennessee is coming off a bye week and will be looking to finish the season strong.
- New Mexico State presents a challenging non-conference opponent.
- The game will be broadcast on SEC Network+.
This game provides an prospect for the Volunteers to continue building momentum as they approach the end of the regular season. Stay tuned for further updates and game coverage.
Publication date: November 9, 2024