Here’s where KU, K-State and Missouri sit in the College Football Playoff rankings
Kansas, K-State and Missouri fans all had to feel happy about the first College Football Playoff rankings of the season when they were unveiled on Tuesday.
All three teams are ranked in the CFP top 25.
The Missouri Tigers checked in at No. 12 after getting off to an impressive 7-1 start. They can move up even higher next week if they can pull off an upset over No. 2 Georgia.
The Kansas Jayhawks came in nine spots lower at No. 21. This is the first time KU has ever been ranked in the CFP top 25. It earned a spot in the rankings by starting 6-2 and pulling off a thrilling victory over Oklahoma on Saturday.
The K-State Wildcats weren’t far behind at No. 23. Chris Klieman’s team is off to a 6-2 start and will have an opportunity to rise in the rankings with a road game against No. 7 Texas next up on the schedule.
Other Big 12 teams in the CFP top 25 are No. 9 Oklahoma and No. 22 Oklahoma State.
Ohio State is ranked No. 1 this week, followed by Georgia, Michigan, Florida State and Washington.
This story was originally published October 31, 2023 at 8:14 PM with the headline "Here’s where KU, K-State and Missouri sit in the College Football Playoff rankings."