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Clemson Football: Predicting the 2nd CFP Rankings

By John Chancey

INDIANAPOLIS, IN - JANUARY 10: The Alabama Crimson Tide take on the Georgia Bulldogs during the College Football Playoff Championship held at Lucas Oil Stadium on January 10, 2022 in Indianapolis, Indiana. (Photo by Jamie Schwaberow/Getty Images)
INDIANAPOLIS, IN - JANUARY 10: The Alabama Crimson Tide take on the Georgia Bulldogs during the College Football Playoff Championship held at Lucas Oil Stadium on January 10, 2022 in Indianapolis, Indiana. (Photo by Jamie Schwaberow/Getty Images) /
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Teams #21-25

21. Notre Dame: The Irish have come a long way since their early season troubles. They still have deficiencies, but they crushed Clemson and showed they deserved to be ranked.

22. Liberty: Hugh Freeze has done an incredible job with the Flames this season. He is down to his third-string quarterback, but keeps winning. He has baggage, but at this point, a Power Five program with a desperate fan base (cough….Auburn…cough…Nebraska..) would be willing to hire him.

23. Washington: I thought the Huskies would get the nod in the first rankings reveal, but after defeating Oregon State, who was in the first rankings, I don’t think the committee will snub them again. Kalen DeBoer has brought coaching stability to Seattle, and he found a good quarterback in the portal.

24. Florida State: The Seminoles finally get their ranking. It’s been a while since they have been worthy, but they deserve it, and not because of their win over a hapless Miami team. They have had a good season, and have a win over a Top 10 team on a not-quite-neutral field. A win over their struggling archrival never hurts though. Sorry Canes fans, but your team flat-out stinks.

25. Illinois: This has been a dream season so far for the Illini. The loss this weekend was a bummer for them, but they are still in a great position in the Big Ten West. They can also be a spoiler for Michigan if the Wolverines look ahead to the Ohio State game.

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