The Oregon Ducks football squad is riding high — owners of an undefeated record, the No. 1 ranking in the country and, now, the top spot in the first College Football Playoff (CFP) rankings this year. Why it matters: As the name implies, the ranking determines the seeding for the college football playoffs, which get underway in late December.

The Oregon Ducks lead the historic first 2024 College Football Playoff rankings where 12 teams will vie for a chance at a national championship. Dan Lanning’s undefeated Ducks sit atop the rankings, while the Ohio State Buckeyes are right behind them at the second spot and the Georgia Bulldogs round out the top three.