ESPN Alabama no surprise at No. 1 in first CFP, leads Clemson, LSU, Notre Dame ESPN Its SEC West foe, LSU, sits at No. 3. Both teams collide in a battle of SEC titans and playoff contenders Saturday in Baton Rouge. Clemson plants its flag at No. 2, and Notre Dame at No. 4 rounds out the top teams this week. The Irish are ranked ahead ... LSU opens in top 3 in season's first College Football Playoff rankings; Alabama No. 1The Advocate College Football Playoff Rankings prediction: LSU gets fourth spot, SEC takes half of top 10CBSSports.com The Latest: Alabama, Clemson, LSU, Notre Dame top CFPWashington Post Yahoo Sports -PodcastOne all 566 news articles ยป Continue reading...