Alabama remains atop the final College Football Playoff rankings prior to championship weekend, but they weren't without a shakeup, as a new team positioned itself to take part in the CFP.
Michigan fell out of the top four by virtue of its loss to Ohio State, which elevated Washington into the No. 4 spot and may have put it in a win-and-in situation against Colorado in the Pac-12 Championship Game.
Ahead of the conference championship slate, here is a look at the current CFP standings and projections for how the top four will shake out at the conclusion of the weekend.