Power Ranking College Football’s Top 10 1-Loss Teams | CFP Shortlist

10) SMU Mustangs (7-1)

The SMU Mustangs joined the AP Top 25 a few weeks back, and they've continued to climb the rankings. SMU has put together stout performances on both sides of the ball and as the season continues, they keep stacking wins.

Odds to make the College Football Playoffs: SMU +200

2) Texas Longhorns (7-1)

The Texas Longhorns took down the feisty Vanderbilt Commodores over the weekend. Although the win wasn't pretty by any means, the Longhorns got the job done to keep their pursuit of a National Championship alive.

Odds to make the College Football Playoffs: Texas -1100

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3) Ohio State Buckeyes (6-1)

Ohio State survived a close call against Nebraska over the weekend. Now, they'll have a chance to make a statement with a big matchup against Penn State looming.

Odds to make the College Football Playoffs: Ohio State -850

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4) Tennessee Volunteers (6-1)

The Tennessee Volunteers are set to return from their bye week with needed rest and a boost of confidence after their win over Alabama. With the chance to continue piling conference wins, they'll host Kentucky on Saturday.

Odds to make the College Football Playoffs: Tennessee -190

5) Texas A&M Aggies (7-1)

Texas A&M upset the LSU Tigers over the weekend to continue their impressive start to the season. The hype around the Aggies is real and they'll have another chance to make a statement against South Carolina over the weekend.

Odds to make the College Football Playoffs: Texas A&M +100

6) Notre Dame Fighting Irish (7-1)

Notre Dame has looked like a completely different team after their loss to NIU. The Fighting Irish's offense has found their identity and the defense has impressed throughout the season.

Odds to make the College Football Playoffs: Notre Dame -170

7) Clemson Tigers (6-1)

Clemson continues to make their case for the committee to consider them when the time comes. The Tigers have dominated every matchup following their opening loss to Georgia. If they can finish the year off strong, they'll be hard to excluse from the CFP.

Odds to make the College Football Playoffs: Clemson -195

8) Boise State Broncos (6-1)

Boise State knocked off UNLV over the weekend behind Heisman favorite Ashton Jeanty. The Broncos continue to serve as a realistic team to grab the 12th seed in the CFP. They'll have a chance to build on their case with a matchup against San Diego State in Week 10.

Odds to make the College Football Playoffs: Boise State -140

9) Kansas State Wildcats (7-1)

The Kansas State Wildcats have continued to impress all season long despite flying under the radar. Kansas State has looked the part on both sides of the ball, and they continue to keep themselves in the mix as the CFP looms.

Odds to make the College Football Playoffs: Kansas State +155

10) SMU Mustangs (7-1)

The SMU Mustangs joined the AP Top 25 a few weeks back, and they've continued to climb the rankings. SMU has put together stout performances on both sides of the ball and as the season continues, they keep stacking wins.

Odds to make the College Football Playoffs: SMU +200