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The first College Football Playoff rankings of the year have been released, creating some interesting storylines. Ohio State remains the top team despite struggling with Penn State in the first half before pulling away after halftime. Indiana sits right behind them. The Hoosiers had no trouble in College Park against the Terps. If both remain undefeated, they will collide in the Big Ten Championship Game. Undefeated Texas A&M comes in at #3 followed by one-loss SEC teams Alabama, Georgia, and Ole Miss. The Big 12 makes its appearance at #7 with undefeated BYU followed immediately by Texas Tech. More on them in a second. Oregon, whose only loss was to Indiana, comes in at #9 and two-loss Notre Dame comes in at #10. The final two spots belong to a couple of two-loss SEC teams: rivals Texas and Oklahoma. Noticeably absent are any ACC teams. Georgia Tech suffered its first loss of the season to NC State and fell down the rankings. UVA at #14 is the closest ACC team to the College Football Playoff field.
Several games will go a long way to deciding which teams make it. That starts this weekend with the only two Big 12 teams in playoff field facing off. A road win by BYU over Texas Tech would go a long way in solidifying their place in the playoffs. Texas A&M will face a ranked Missouri team that is far from a pushover. Oregon’s dynamic offense goes on the road to face a stingy Iowa defense. Alabama will host a disappointing LSU team, while Georgia will go to Starkville to take on Mississippi State.
Below are a few players who had a good week and might be able to help out the Commanders. Let me know what you think about these prospects and feel free to post players that stood out to you.
With the injuries suffered by Jayden Daniels this season, it has become more important than ever to make sure the team has a pipeline of talent at the position behind him. Luke Altmyer has followed up a strong junior year with a consistent senior season. Some might be concerned about Altmyer’s size at 6’3”, 215 lbs, but it is sufficient for the NFL. Altmyer is an accurate passer who can get the ball out on time, but also has the athleticism to extend plays and make throws on the move. Arm strength is mediocre, but he can be effective in timing-based offenses that get the ball out quickly. Altmyer completed 19 of 31 passes for four touchdowns and an interception in a win over Rutgers. He also ran for 88 yards and a touchdown.
The Commanders need to improve their running game as promising flashes from Jacory Croskey-Merritt have dwindled. Jeremiyah Love is the closest thing to the consensus top running back prospect. That’s because he does everything well at the...
