The University of Cincinnati Bearcats rank No. 6 in the first 2021 College Football Playoff rankings announced Tuesday night, the highest ranking for a team outside the Power 5 conferences during the CFP era.
The rankings were announced during the first of six CFP rankings shows on ESPN. The final rankings - revealing the four teams that will play in the CFP semifinals - are scheduled to be announced Sun., Dec. 5 at noon.
The 8-0 Bearcats are looking to become the first Group of 5 team invited to the CFP semifinals to take place Fri., Dec.