The alterations to the Week 14 College Football Playoff rankings may reflect what decisions the selection committee makes over the next two weeks.
Ohio State's shift from No. 2 to No. 1 could suggest it is viewed as the better team than LSU and two more quality victories may reinforce its top spot.
If the top three programs win out, Alabama and Utah will be the main contenders for No. 4.
After Oregon and Penn State lost in Week 13, the Utes shifted up to No. 6, one spot behind Alabama, who will play one fewer game than the Pac-12 side.