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Ranking College Football’s 9 Top 2-Loss Teams | Ohio State Slots Between SEC Teams

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9) Memphis Tigers (10-2)
The Memphis Tigers have slowly but surely made their way into the conversation as a top team in the nation. Memphis has quietly put together a ten-win season, and while they may not be headed to the playoff, they'll have the chance to play in one of the top bowl games to end the season.

Odds to Win the National Championship: Memphis N/A

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1) Georgia Bulldogs (10-2)
The Georgia Bulldogs are coming off an eight-overtime thriller against their in-state rivals, the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets. Georgia came back from a two-touchdown deficit and found a way to upset the Yellow Jackets after playing losing football for three-quarters of the game. Nonetheless, it just goes to show how battle-tested the Bulldogs are, especially when they're facing an uphill climb. They're a true contender to win the National Championship at their best. The only problem is they've been inconsistent this season. However, with the talent level on both sides of the ball, it feels like when the postseason comes, they'll be ready to compete at a high level and have a chance to make a statement with a rematch against Texas in the SEC Championship.

Odds to Win the National Championship: Georgia +550

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2) Ohio State Buckeyes (10-2)
Ohio State is coming fresh off an upset loss against the Michigan Wolverines in rivalry week. In the loss, OSU played as poorly as you can imagine, scoring only ten points against the Wolverines' defense. Despite the loss, the Buckeyes still sit in a prime position to make a postseason run, even without the ability to compete for the Big Ten Championship. Although they've fallen to a two-loss team, all that matters is that they win out from here on. Fortunately for Ryan Day, his squad has the talent to do just that.

Odds to Win the National Championship: Ohio State +400
3) Tennessee Volunteers (10-2)
The Tennessee Volunteers survived a battle against Vanderbilt this past weekend and have now locked themselves in for the College Football Playoff. Tennessee has the offensive firepower and a defense that can compete with any program in the nation. As the postseason nears, the Vols will be a squad that no team in the playoff bracket hopes to draw.

Odds to Win the National Championship: Tennessee +2000
4) Miami Hurricanes (10-2)
Miami was in a bad position after their upset loss to Syracuse over the weekend. Not only did the Hurricanes get kicked out of the ACC Championship game, but Miami's hopes of getting into the CFP are all gone. Their second loss of the season led to them sliding down the rankings, and now their impressive season will end in just a top bowl game. The Hurricanes' offense can compete with any team in the nation, but their defense couldn't stop a nosebleed. Now, they find themselves on the outside looking in.

Odds to Win the National Championship: Miami N/A
5) Arizona State Sun Devils (10-2)
The Arizona State Sun Devils emerged toward the back half of the season, and now they find themselves in a position to punch their ticket to the College Football Playoff. Arizona State will be taking on Iowa State in the Big 12 Championship, and their late surge couldn't have come at a better time. The Sun Devils offense is firing on all cylinders, and their defense looks the part. They may not be considered a true contender, but they could be capable of an upset or two.

Odds to Win the National Championship: Arizona State +8000
6) Iowa State Cyclones (10-2)
At one point, Iowa State looked like the team to beat in the Big 12 Conference. However, after back-to-back losses, the Cyclones' season looked like it could be spiraling out of control. Nonetheless, ISU managed to figure out its issues and now finds itself in the conference championship game against Arizona State with a chance to clinch a playoff spot.

Odds to Win the National Championship: Iowa State +10000
7) BYU Cougars (10-2)
BYU is another team that made a strong case to represent the Big 12 in the CFP. Nonetheless, with a pair of losses, including one to Arizona State, the Cougars found themselves on the downhill slide as their postseason hopes slipped away. BYU's offense has looked impressive all season, and their defense has shown flashes of being able to get the job done. Ultimately, inconsistencies got in their way, as they'll now have to settle for a bowl game to end their season.

Odds to Win the National Championship: BYU N/A
8) UNLV Rebels (10-2)
The Rebels have stayed on course all season long, even after losing their starting quarterback to the transfer portal. Now, UNLV will have the chance to take on the Boise State Broncos in the Mountain West Championship Game and represent the Group of Five in the CFP. The Rebels have shown that the talent is there. Now, it'll come down to whether they can put it together when they need it most.

Odds to Win the National Championship: UNLV +25000
9) Memphis Tigers (10-2)
The Memphis Tigers have slowly but surely made their way into the conversation as a top team in the nation. Memphis has quietly put together a ten-win season, and while they may not be headed to the playoff, they'll have the chance to play in one of the top bowl games to end the season.

Odds to Win the National Championship: Memphis N/A

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1) Georgia Bulldogs (10-2)
The Georgia Bulldogs are coming off an eight-overtime thriller against their in-state rivals, the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets. Georgia came back from a two-touchdown deficit and found a way to upset the Yellow Jackets after playing losing football for three-quarters of the game. Nonetheless, it just goes to show how battle-tested the Bulldogs are, especially when they're facing an uphill climb. They're a true contender to win the National Championship at their best. The only problem is they've been inconsistent this season. However, with the talent level on both sides of the ball, it feels like when the postseason comes, they'll be ready to compete at a high level and have a chance to make a statement with a rematch against Texas in the SEC Championship.

Odds to Win the National Championship: Georgia +550

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