College football notebook: Not much change in CFP rankings

Nov 22, 2017 - 2:01 AM The College Football Playoff rankings released Tuesday had only subtle changes from the previous week, but it is like the calm before the storm with a number of pivotal games coming up that can alter the picture considerably.

The top four this week were the same as the top four last week, with Miami and Clemson merely swapping spots. Alabama (11-0) is again No. 1, but the Hurricanes (10-0) moved up from No. 3 to No. 2, displacing Clemson (10-1), which dropped to No. 3.

Holding the fourth spot again is Oklahoma (10-1), just ahead of No. 5 Wisconsin (11-0) and No. 6 Auburn (7-2).

The only change among the top 12 teams from last week was the swapping of positions by Miami and Clemson.

Georgia (10-1) is No. 7, Notre Dame (9-2) is No. 8, Ohio State (9-2) is No. 9, and Penn State rounds out the top 10.

These rankings don't matter until the final CFP rankings are released Dec. 3. At that time, the four teams that will be involved in the national championship playoff as well as the semifinal matchups will be announced.



--Former Tennessee State defensive end Latrelle Lee has been charged with a felony after punching an assistant coach during a game against Southeast Missouri State.

Lee was charged with one count of aggravated assault causing serious bodily injury for the Nov. 11 incident, according to Davidson County (Tenn.) court records. The 22-year-old Lee was arrested on Monday and released after posting a $7,500 bond.

Lee was kicked off the team and expelled from the university after twice punching Tennessee State strength and conditioning coach T.J. Greenstone in the head.



--Duke safety Jeremy McDuffie will miss the remainder of the season with a knee injury.

McDuffie is scheduled to have surgery on Monday to repair ligament damage in his right knee sustained during the Blue Devils' 43-20 victory over Georgia Tech last week.