What will the second round of the College Football Playoff rankings potentially be? It’s our predicted guess on the top 25 when they come out on November 9.

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Note that below are NOT the actual 2021 College Football Playoff rankings – those come out Tuesday night. This is our prediction and projection of what the second round of the top 25 might be.

One thing to remember – the College Football Playoff committee starts from scratch each week. The previous ranking doesn’t necessarily mean much going forward.

College Football Playoff Rankings Prediction: Week 10, November 9   

25. San Diego State Aztecs 8-1* (24)

24. Pitt Panthers 8-2 (25)

23. UTSA Roadrunners 9-0 (NR)

22. Penn State Nittany Lions 6-3 (NR)

21. Iowa Hawkeyes 7-2 (22)

20. NC State Wolfpack 7-2 (19)

19. Arkansas Razorbacks 6-3 (NR)

18. Purdue Boilermakers 6-3 (NR)

17. BYU Cougars 7-2 (15)

16. Baylor Bears 7-2 (12)

– Coaches Poll powered by USA TODAY prediction: Week 10

15. Ole Miss Rebels 7-2 (16)

14. Auburn Tigers 6-3 (13)

13. Wisconsin Badgers 6-3 (21)

12. Wake Forest Demon Deacons 8-1 (9)

11. Texas A&M Aggies 7-2 (14)

– AP Top 25 poll prediction: Week 10

10. Oklahoma State Cowboys 8-1 (11)

9. Michigan Wolverines 8-1 (7)

8. Michigan State Spartans 8-1 (3)

7. Oklahoma Sooners 9-0 (8)

6. Notre Dame Fighting Irish 8-1 (10)

5. Cincinnati Bearcats 9-0 (6)

4. Ohio State Buckeyes 8-1 (5)

3. Oregon Ducks 8-1 (4)

2. Alabama Crimson Tide 8-1 (2)

1. Georgia Bulldogs 9-0 (1)

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