COLUMBUS, Ohio -- Ohio State remained No. 3 for the third straight week in the College Football Playoff rankings released on Tuesday, as the entire playoff field remained in place from last week.
No. 1 Clemson, No. 2 Alabama and No. 4 Notre Dame also held their positions. While losses caused some changes in the bottom half of the top 25, the top five didn't move, with No. 5 Iowa also in place.
Selection committee chairman Jeff Long said on ESPN that Notre Dame was a solid No. 4 for the committee, with most of the discussion over No.