• Oklahoma is expected to climb to No. 8 in the College Football Playoff rankings after defeating Alabama. • Alabama's loss to the Sooners will likely drop them to No. 9, just ahead of Notre Dame. • Ohio State, Indiana, and Texas A&M are projected to remain the top three undefeated teams.

Three high-profile teams — Oklahoma, Alabama and Notre Dame — will take the spotlight in this week’s College Football Playoff rankings.

After beating the Crimson Tide 23-21 , look for the Sooners to climb to No. 8. Previously No. 4, Alabama's fall should stop at No. 9. That will knock Notre Dame back one spot to No. 10 even after the Fighting Irish breezed past Pittsburgh.

While the red-hot Irish have won eight in a row, Alabama has a stronger résumé against a significantly more difficult schedul

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