The selection committee pulled out a stunner in the first college football playoff rankings of 2016.
To the surprise of most everyone, the committee put 7-1 Texas A&M at No. 4 and 8-0 Washington at No. 5.
Alabama is No. 1, followed by Clemson and Michigan.
Louisville is also surprisingly low at No. 7.
College Football Playoff Rankings
RK TEAM REC TREND
1 Alabama 8-0 NR
2 Clemson 8-0 NR
3 Michigan 8-0 NR
4 Texas A&M 7-1 NR
5 Washington 8-0 NR
6 Ohio State 7-1 NR
7 Louisville 7-1 NR
8 Wisconsin 6-2 NR
9 Auburn 6-2 NR
10 Nebraska 7-1 NR
216 NCAA College Football Polls and Rankings for Week 1 – ESPN
