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Ranking College Football’s Top 10 2-Loss Teams | CFB Shortlist

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10) Memphis Tigers (7-2)
The Memphis Tigers haven’t received much recognition throughout the season. However, the Tigers have quietly stacked up wins to sit at 7-2. If Memphis keeps on winning, they could find themselves back in the AP Top 25.

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1) Alabama Crimson Tide (6-2)
The Crimson Tide took two losses mid-season, falling to, at the time, an unranked Vanderbilt team before losing to Tennessee. Since then, the Crimson Tide have found their identity through the struggles and bounced back, looking stronger than ever. Alabama’s offense has looked explosive in recent weeks and their defense has continued to play well.

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2) Texas A&M Aggies (7-2)
The Texas A&M Aggies are fresh off a loss against unranked South Carolina. Mike Elko’s squad fell down the rankings, but it could be a minor setback for a major comeback. The Aggies' chances to grab a playoff spot may have decreased, but the loss could allow the talented squad to bounce back to finish the season strong with a showdown against Texas to close the season.

Betting Odds to Clinch College Football Playoff Spot: +350
3) LSU Tigers (6-2)
The LSU Tigers have shown flashes all season long of being a dominant team under Brian Kelly. LSU’s offense has been lights out at times, but the team’s defense has struggled immensely at times, especially against mobile quarterbacks. Nonetheless, LSU is still a top team in the nation.

Betting Odds to Clinch College Football Playoff Spot: +220
4) Ole Miss Rebels (7-2)
Ole Miss entered the season with high expectations after a huge offseason, but an early loss to Kentucky dampened their high hopes. However, Ole Miss bounced back and looked to find their rhythm again before falling to LSU a couple of weeks back. With a big test against Georgia looming, the Rebels could make a statement with a win.

Betting Odds to Clinch College Football Playoff Spot: +160
5) Clemson Tigers (6-2)
The Clemson Tigers got the short end of the stick with an opening matchup against Georgia to start the season. Following the loss, Clemson won six straight to climb the rankings. Now, fresh off a loss against unranked Louisville, the Tigers fell in the AP Top 25 and the ACC standings. However, under Dabo Swinney, Clemson is still a top program despite their two losses of the year.

Betting Odds to Clinch College Football Playoff Spot: +250
6) Kansas State Wildcats (7-2)
The Kansas State Wildcats started the season off strong but have since dropped some more than winnable games. Despite that, the Wildcats still prove to be one of the best teams in the league, with an explosive offense and an underrated defense.

Betting Odds to Clinch College Football Playoff Spot: +650
7) Colorado Buffaloes (6-2)
The Colorado Buffaloes had high hopes entering the season, but an ugly loss to Nebraska detoured them. However, the Buffaloes have seemingly found their identity and have stacked up wins to get back into the AP Top 25. With the talent to win against any top program, Colorado finds itself on the list.

Betting Odds to Clinch College Football Playoff Spot: +250
8) Missouri Tigers (6-2)
Missouri just missed the College Football Playoff last season, leading to high expectations for this year. Unfortunately, the Tigers have looked lackluster for most of the season, including a couple of losses. Nevertheless, Missouri sits at 6-2 and has the talent to be dangerous if they could put it all together.

Betting Odds to Clinch College Football Playoff Spot: +1800
9) Tulane Green Wave (7-2)
Tulane has consistently flown under the radar throughout the season. The Green Wave are 7-2 and continue to turn heads as they rack up wins. Although many may not be aware of Tulane’s early success, it hasn’t stopped them from showing up on a weekly basis.

Betting Odds to Clinch College Football Playoff Spot: +700
10) Memphis Tigers (7-2)
The Memphis Tigers haven’t received much recognition throughout the season. However, the Tigers have quietly stacked up wins to sit at 7-2. If Memphis keeps on winning, they could find themselves back in the AP Top 25.

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1) Alabama Crimson Tide (6-2)
The Crimson Tide took two losses mid-season, falling to, at the time, an unranked Vanderbilt team before losing to Tennessee. Since then, the Crimson Tide have found their identity through the struggles and bounced back, looking stronger than ever. Alabama’s offense has looked explosive in recent weeks and their defense has continued to play well.

Betting Odds to Clinch College Football Playoff Spot: -140

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