College Football Playoff

CFP Semi-Final Playoff Matchups
Selection Committee Rankings

Georgia, Michigan, TCU & Ohio St Reach Final Four

CFP Semi-Final Playoff Matchups – Dec 31, 2022
Georgia Holds #1 Ranking and Faces #4 Ohio St in the Chick-fil-A Peach Bowl
#2 Michigan will face #3 TCU in the Vrbo Fiesta Bowl

 CFP National Championship will be played Jan. 9 at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, Ca.

Top 25 Teams

Games Played through Saturday, December 3

Rank     Team          Overall Record
1          Georgia              13-0
2          Michigan           13-0
3          TCU                  12-1
4          Ohio State        11-1
5          Alabama           10-2
6          Tennessee        10-2
7          Clemson           11-2
8          Utah                 10-3
9          Kansas State    10-3
10         Southern Cal     11-2
11         Penn State        10-2
12         Washington       10-2
13         Florida State     9-3
14         Oregon State    9-3
15         Oregon             9-3
16         Tulane               11-2
17         LSU                  9-4
18         UCLA                9-3
19         South Carolina  8-4
20         Texas               8-4
21         Notre Dame      8-4
22         Mississippi St    8-4
23         NC State           8-4
24         Troy                  11-2
25         UTSA               11-2

CFB Playoff
About the College Football Playoff
The College Football Playoff matches the No. 1 ranked team vs. No. 4, and No. 2 vs. No. 3 in semifinal games that rotate annually among six bowl games – the Goodyear Cotton Bowl, Vrbo Fiesta Bowl, Chick-fil-A Peach Bowl, Capital One Orange Bowl, Allstate Sugar Bowl and Rose Bowl Game. This season’s Playoff Semifinals will take place Saturday, December 31, 2022 at the Vrbo Fiesta Bowl and Chick-fil-A Peach Bowl. The Los Angeles region will host the College Football Playoff National Championship on Monday, January 9, 2023, at SoFi Stadium.

College Football Playoff Expands To
12 Teams Beginning In 2024

Members of the College Football Playoff (CFP) Board of Managers have agreed to begin the newly-expanded 12-team playoff during the 2024-2025 season.

“We’re delighted to be moving forward,” said Bill Hancock, Executive Director of the College Football Playoff. “When the board expanded the playoff beginning in 2026 and asked the CFP Management Committee to examine the feasibility of starting the new format earlier, the Management Committee went right to work. More teams and more access mean more excitement for fans, alumni, students and student-athletes. We appreciate the leaders of the six bowl games and the two future national championship game host cities for their cooperation. Everyone realized that this change is in the best interest of college football and pulled together to make it happen.”

The first round of the playoff in 2024 will take place the week ending Saturday, December 21, at either the home field of the higher-seeded team or at another site designated by the higher-seeded institution. (No. 12 at No. 5, No. 11 at No. 6, No. 10 at No. 7, and No. 9 at No. 8.) The specific game dates, likely late in that week, will be announced later.

For the 2024 and 2025 seasons, the four quarterfinal games and two Playoff Semifinal games will be played in bowls on a rotating basis. The 2024 quarterfinals will take place in the Fiesta Bowl, Peach Bowl, Rose Bowl and Sugar Bowl, while the Cotton Bowl and Orange Bowl will host the Playoff Semifinals. The 2025 quarterfinals will take place in the Cotton Bowl, Orange Bowl, Rose Bowl and Sugar Bowl, while the Fiesta Bowl and Peach Bowl will host the Playoff Semifinals. Specific dates for all quarterfinal and semifinal games will be announced at a later time.

The national championship games will be played January 20, 2025, in Atlanta, and January 19, 2026, in Miami.

“On behalf of the Management Committee and the Board of Managers, this is thrilling,” Hancock added. “It’s been a long process, but we are pleased that more teams and more students will have the opportunity to compete for the national championship beginning in the 2024 season. A new era of college football is about to begin. I look forward to it.”

“This is a great day for college football,” said Mark Keenum, President of Mississippi State University and chairman of the CFP Board of Managers. “I’m glad we are able to follow through and launch the expanded playoff early. It’s very exciting for schools, alumni and everyone involved.”

Members of the CFP Board of Managers include Tim Caboni – Conference USA (President, Western Kentucky); Jim Clements – Atlantic Coast Conference (President, Clemson); Gordon Gee – Big 12 Conference (President, West Virginia); Jack Hawkins – Sun Belt Conference (President, Troy); Rev. John Jenkins – President, Notre Dame (Independent); Kristina Johnson – Big Ten Conference (President, Ohio State); Mark Keenum (chair) – Southeastern Conference (President, Mississippi State); Kirk Schulz – Pacific-12 Conference (President, Washington State); Satish Tripathi – Mid-American Conference (President, Buffalo); Gerald Turner – American Athletic Conference (President, SMU); Keith Whitfield – Mountain West Conference (President, UNLV).

For more information on the CFP, visit CollegeFootballPlayoff.com.

CFB Playoff

About the College Football Playoff
The College Football Playoff matches the No. 1 ranked team vs. No. 4, and No. 2 vs. No. 3 in semifinal games that rotate annually among six bowl games – the Goodyear Cotton Bowl, Vrbo Fiesta Bowl, Chick-fil-A Peach Bowl, Capital One Orange Bowl, Allstate Sugar Bowl and Rose Bowl Game.

This season’s Playoff Semifinals will take place Saturday, December 31, 2022, at the Vrbo Fiesta Bowl and Chick-fil-A Peach Bowl. The Los Angeles region will host the College Football Playoff National Championship on Monday, January 9, 2023, at SoFi Stadium.

College Football Playoff
Selection Committee Rankings

Top 25 Teams by CFP

   Games Played through Sat., November 26

Rank Team           Overall Record
1 Georgia                      12-0
2 Michigan                    12-0
3 TCU                           12-0
4 Southern Cal             11-1
5 Ohio St                      11-1
6 Alabama                    10-2
7 Tennessee                 10-2
8 Penn St                     10-2
9 Clemson                    10-2
10 Kansas St                9-3
11 Utah                         9-3
12 Washington             10-2
13 Florida St                 9-3
14 LSU                         9-3
15 Oregon St                9-3
16 Oregon                    8-3
17 UCLA                       9-3
18 Tulane                     10-2
19 South Carolina          8-4
20 Texas                      8-4
21 Notre Dame              8-4
22 UCF                         9-3
23 North Carolina          9-3
24 Mississippi St           8-4
25 NC St                       8-4

CFB Playoff

About the College Football Playoff

The College Football Playoff matches the No. 1 ranked team vs. No. 4, and No. 2 vs. No. 3 in semifinal games that rotate annually among six bowl games – the Goodyear Cotton Bowl, Vrbo Fiesta Bowl, Chick-fil-A Peach Bowl, Capital One Orange Bowl, Allstate Sugar Bowl and Rose Bowl Game.

This season’s Playoff Semifinals will take place Saturday, December 31, 2022 at the Vrbo Fiesta Bowl and Chick-fil-A Peach Bowl. The Los Angeles region will host the College Football Playoff National Championship on Monday, January 9, 2023, at SoFi Stadium.

Draft Insiders’ – NFL Power Poll – Week 13

Eagles Rally to Edge Packer
Bengals Beat Titans
49ers Shutout Saints

Team of the Week 
Bengals Edge Titans in key AFC Matchup
 
Players of the Week
  NFC
   Offense – QB Jalen Hurts – Eagles
   Defense – LB Micah Parson – Cowboys
 
 AFC
   Offense – QB Trevor Lawrence – Jaguars
   Defense – DT Ed Oliver – Bills
  
Rookies of the Week
  Offense – WR Garrett Wilson – Jets
  Defense – LB James Houston – Lions
 
Games of Week 13
   Thursday – Bills at Patriots – 8:15 pm – NBC
Sunday – Bengals at Titans – 1:00 pm – CBS
Sunday – Commanders at Giants – 1:00 pm – Fox
 

NFL Team Power Poll
Draft Insiders’ Staff

Ranking /Record /Team

#1 – 9-2  Chiefs
Chiefs dismantled the Rams behind another strong performance from Patrick Mahomes. Their potent offense is the best in the game and added veteran back Melvin Gordon this week with an eye on the late and postseason games.

#2 – 10-1 Eagles
The Eagles came back and beat the Packers to maintain the best record in the league. QB Jalen Hurts is a dangerous dual threat who is playing with great confidence which can take this club far into the playoffs with a continued strong defensive effort.

#3 – 8-3 Bills
Bills held on to beat the Lions on Thanksgiving. Face the Patriots this Thursday night in a vital matchup with the entire division separated by only two games. Josh Allen faces a key test vs this Belichick savvy defense.

#4 – 9-2 Vikings
Vikings edged the Patriots on Thanksgiving to maintain a four game + lead in the NFC North. Host the tough Jets this week with both clubs looking to strengthen this playoff position.

#5 – 8-3 Dolphins
Dolphins took care of business vs the Texans. Travel to San Fran where their high powered offense will get fully tested by the 49ers tough defense. The 49ers are peaking and one of the dangerous clubs in any postseason scenario.

#6 – 7-4 49ers
The 49ers came up big again, this time shutting out the Saints. They look to increase their NFC West lead behind veteran Jimmy Garoppolo. Host the Dolphins this week in a major interconference battle between strong playoff contenders.

#7 – 8-3 – Cowboys
The Cowboys came up big vs the Giants and moved into 2^nd place in the NFC East. Host the Colts and need to finish here to press the Eagles prior to their Christmas Eve matchup.

#8 – 7-4 Bengals
The Bengals come off a big win over the Titans behind QB Joe Burrow. Host the Chiefs in an AFC Championship game rematch this week. Burrow has been at this best vs the Chiefs and Mahomes and will probably need to be again for a Bengal win.

#9 – 7-4 Ravens
The Ravens came up short late again and lost to the Jaguars. Host the disorganized Broncos this week and need the win to keep pace with the Bengals in the North. Club is going to have to show more composure in crunch time situations to advance this offseason.

#10 – 7-4 Titans
The Titans lost a tough game vs the Bengals, though maintains a three game lead in the AFC South.
Travel to Philly for a huge interconference matchup. Back Derrick Henry will have to be at his best while
the Titans defense needs to bring their A game to contain Eagles’ Jalen Hurts.

#11 – 7-4 Giants
The Giants lost a tough game vs the Cowboys with a banged-up roster.  They have lost 3 of the last 4 games and must step up this week vs the hot Commanders in a key NFC East matchup. Runner Saquon Barkley and QB Danny Jones will have to be on their game to take command vs a tough defense.

#12 – 6-5 Chargers
The inconsistent Chargers hung on vs the Cardinals. They play up and down to the competition and are still in the process of learning to win. Their offense struggles with injuries along the line and receiving corps limiting QB Justin Herbert. They travel to Las Vegas this week in a must win situation to stay in the AFC playoff picture.

#13 – 6-5 Seahawks
Seahawks fell to the Raiders for a crushing defeat. They travel to LA to face the Rams in a vital game for them to stay in the NFC playoff race. Their defense has failed in too many big spots this season.

#14 – 6-5 Patriots
The Pats come off a tough Thanksgiving lost to the Vikings. They host the Bills this Thursday in a key AFC East matchup where the division is only separated by two games. Belichick is a master in these type of games in December.

#15 – 7-4 Jets
Jets responded to the QB change to Mike White and beat the Bears. They travel to Minnesota and hope to build their momentum within one game of the AFC leadership. Their defense faces a huge test vs the Vikings potent passing game.

#16 – 7-5 Commanders
The Commanders won for the 6^th time in seven games that has them in the thick of the NFC playoff race. They travel to MetLife to face the Giants who they face twice over the next three weeks around their bye week. QB Taylor Heinicke and tough defense makes this club dangerous.

#17 – 5-6 – Bucs
Bucs lost a heartbreaker in OT to the Browns putting them under the .500 mark again. They host rival, the Saints on Monday night which probably eliminates one of the NFC South contenders. Bucs play a soft schedule through December.

#18 – 5-7 Falcons
Another hot and cold NFC South club. The Falcons struggled vs the Commanders with little offensive production. They host the Steelers in a must win situation and their unreliable defense needs to step up or the Falcons start planning for the 2023 season.

#19 – 4-8 Packers
The Packers caved in the crunch time to lose to the Eagles. They hope Aaron Rodgers is healthy to face the Bears in Chicago. Packers could be turning over the reigns to Jordan Love with another loss.

#20 – 3-8 Rams
Rams were manhandled by the Chiefs which puts their playoff dreams of repeating to slim or none. They host the Seahawks in an NFC West battle that becomes a must win situation for any playoff hopes.

#21 – 4-7 Browns
Browns got it done vs the Bucs which kept their slim playoff hopes alive. They get newly acquired QB Deshaun Watson back this week off his 11-game suspension. They hope he becomes the stimulus for a late run at the postseason.

#22 – 4-8 Saints
The Saints fell to the 49ers last week which puts them in a must win situation weekly. Travel to Tampa to face rival the Bucs who they have dominated in recent years. QB Andy Dalton gets a huge spot where he must step up to have a future here.

#23 – 4-8 Cardinals
The lost to the Chargers in another inconsistent performance which has become their trademark this season. They get a late bye this week to regroup and see if starting QB Kyler Murray is healthy and ready to take this club the final five games and establish some continuity.

#24 – 4-7 Jaguars
Jaguars beat the Ravens for their most impressive victory of the current regime. QB Trevor Lawrence had a strong game and can develop into a top starter, though a stronger supporting cast is vital to take the next steps. Travel to Detroit to face another young club hoping to build a winning foundation.

#25 – 4-7 Lions
The hardnosed Lions lost a Thanksgiving heartbreaker to the Bills. They are well rested to host the Jaguars in a battle of two emerging young clubs who can surprise going forward.

#26 – 4-7 Steelers
Steelers are coming off a win over the Colts. Travel to Atlanta hoping their young offense behind rookie top pick QB Kenny Pickett continues to gain valuable experience for the future.

#27 – 4-6-1 Colts
Colts fell to the Steelers to give new HC Jeff Saturday his first defeat. Players are auditioning for next season and travel to Big D to see if they can continue to build momentum for the future.

#28 – 4-7 Raiders
Raiders shocked the Seahawks in OT and hope to build off that victory. Host the Chargers in a must win situation for any mathematical changes for a Wild card berth.

#29 – 4-8 Panthers
Panthers beat the inept Broncos last week. Get a late bye week this weekend to figure out what happened after early a hopes. Look to Sam Darnold the final month for answers to their revolving QB situation.

#30 – 3-9 Bears
The Bears were wacked by the Jets. QB Justin Fields continues to go through his growing pains with a marginal supporting cast. They host the Packers in a game for pride.

#31 – 3-8 – Broncos
Broncos and Russell Wilson were terrible again in their lost to the lowly Panthers. Travel to Baltimore for a difficult matchup. Expect massive changes here, though limited salary cap space and draft choices makes this one of the worst situations in the league.

#32 – 1-9-1 Texans
Texans were outclassed by the Dolphins. Host the Browns and former star QB Deshaun Watson in his debut after his trade and long suspension. Interesting story line this weekend.

Frank Coyle is a long-time scout with nationwide ties with NFL and college coaches, scouts and player agents. He is a member of the FWAA and voter in College player awards – Heisman, Outland, Nagurski, Lombardi, Thorpe, Biletnikoff etc for the past 30 years. He writes College Football Mondays weekly during the season. He was a longtime scouting consultant for the Senior Bowl, the nation’s premier postseason All-star game. He does sports radio shows for CBS and ESPN on a year-round basis related to NFL and College Football especially during the postseason team and All-star Bowl time. He has worked for CBS Sports, NBC Sports, Yahoo and Rivals sports publications and web sites

College Football Monday – Week 13

Nov. 28, 2022
Frank Coyle / Head scout – DraftInsiders.com

 Draft Insiders’ & Coaches – Top 25

Georgia Holds #1 Ranking
Michigan Smashes Ohio State
Southern Cal Crushes Notre Dame
South Carolina Ends Clemson Home Streak

Draft Insiders’ & Coaches Top 25 Teams – Nov. 28

Team of the Week
Michigan Bombs Ohio St 45-23

Games of the Week – Dec. 3
#13 Utah (9-3) @ #5 Southern Cal (11-1) – Friday 8:00 pm – Fox
#14 Kansas State (8-3) @ #3 Texas Christian (12-0) – Saturday 12:00 pm – ABC
#11 LSU (9-3) @ #1 Georgia (12-0) – Saturday 4:00 pm – CBS

Week 11 Players
Offensive Player of the Week – QB J.J. McCarthy – Michigan
Defensive Player of the Week – LB DeMarvion Overshown – Texas

Frank Coyle is a longtime national scout of both College and NFL players. He is also a long-time member of the FWAA and a voter for the Heisman Trophy, Outland Trophy, Bronko Nagurski, Jim Thorpe, Fred Biletnikoff and Eddie Robinson awards annually for 25 years.

Top 25 Teams
Draft Insiders’ Staff

Rank    Team                        Record
1          Georgia                         12-0
2          Michigan                       12-0
3           TCU                              12-0
4          Ohio St                         11-1
5           USC                             11-1
6           Alabama                       10-2
7          Clemson                       10-2
8          Tennessee                    10-2
9          Penn St                         10-2
10         Washington                  10-2
11         LSU                              9-3
12        Oregon                         9-3
13         Utah                             9-3
14         Kansas St                     9-3
15         Florida State                 9-3
16        UCLA                            9-3
17         Notre Dame                  8-4
18         Oregon State                9-3
19        North Carolina               9-3
20         Tulane                           10-2
21         South Carolina              8-4
22         Texas                           8-4
23         UCF                              9-3
24         UTSA                            10-2
25         Mississippi State           8-4

Coaches Top 25 Teams

Rank     Team               Record  Points
1          Georgia (60)          12-0      1572
2          Michigan (3)         12-0      1512
3          TCU                       12-0      1446
4          USC                       11-1      1381
5          Ohio State            11-1      1312
6          Alabama              10-2      1262
7          Penn State           10-2      1153
8          Tennessee          10-2      1143
9          Washington         10-2      1039
10         Kansas State     9-3        930
11         Clemson            10-2      900
12         Utah                   9-3        872
13         LSU                    9-3        845
14         Florida State     9-3        739
15         Oregon              9-3        681
16         Oregon State    9-3        613
17         UCLA                 9-3        603
18         Tulane               10-2      558
19         Notre Dame       8-4        340
20         South Carolina   8-4        299
21         Texas                   8-4        292
22         North Carolina    9-3        175
23         UCF                        9-3        141
24         UTSA                    10-2      127
25         Mississippi State    8-4      88

Others receiving votes: Ole Miss 83, Troy 58, NC State 58, Cincinnati 49, Boise State 37, Purdue 36, Pittsburgh 36, Coastal Carolina 26, Air Force 19, South Alabama 15, Illinois 10, Duke 7, Minnesota 7, Iowa 6, Fresno State 2, James Madison 2, Wake Forest 1

Dropped from rankings: Ole Miss 19, Cincinnati 21, Coastal Carolina 23

Senior Bowl 2023 Game – Invitation List
The Reese’s Senior Bowl 2023

The Reese’s Senior Bowl is widely regarded as the preeminent college football all-star game. It is the longest continual-running all-star game has taken place in Mobile, Alabama the past 73 years.  More than 900 NFL personnel, including key decision-makers from all 32 teams, and over 900 media members from around the country were credentialed last year. This past April, the game produced a record-tying 106 total picks for the second straight year, representing 40 percent of the entire NFL Draft 2022, including 45 of the top 100 players selected.

2023 Senior Bowl All-Star Game

Date: Saturday, February 4, 2023, 1:30pm CT
Where: Mobile, Alabama
Stadium: University of South Alabama, Hancock Whitney Stadium
Television: NFL Network

Game

The 2023 Senior Bowl includes athletes from every level of college football. These are the best-of-the-best from around the country and will represent many levels of play and multiple conferences. Players will fill the roster spots that form the National and American squads for the nation’s premier all-star game. Over 100 of the country’s best collegiate football players will fill the two rosters directed by two current NFL coaching staffs. This roster will be updated weekly through January 2023 with NFL coaching staffs announced after coaching changes have been made following the 2022 season.

Invitation List

School                          Name                          Position
California                      Daniel Scott                      DB
Florida State                 Jammie Robinson          DB
Illinois                           Devon  Witherspoon     DB
Illinois                           Sydney Brown                 DB
Maryland                       Jakorian Bennett           DB
Stanford                       Kyu Blu Kelly                   DB
Virginia                         Anthony Johnson          DB
Illinois                           Jartavius Martin             DB
Virginia Tech                 Chamarri Conner           DB
Florida State                 Fabien  Lovett               DL
Mississippi State           Cameron Young            DL
Northwestern                 Adetomiwa Adebawore  DL
TCU                              Dylan Horton                 DL
Texas Tech                   Tyree Wilson                 DL
Wisconsin                     Keeanu Benton              DL
Baylor                           Siaki Ika                        DL
Louisville                      Yaya Diaby                   DL
North Dakota State        Hunter Luepke              FB
Appalachian State         Nick Hampton               LB
Auburn                          Eku Leota                     LB
Auburn                          Owen Pappoe               LB
Iowa State                    Will McDonald IV           LB
Jackson St.                   Aubrey  Miller Jr.           LB
Texas                           DeMarvion Overshown   LB
Tulane                           Dorian  Williams            LB
Washington State          Daiyan  Henley              LB
Central Florida              Alex Ward                     LS
Brigham Young             Blake Freeland              OL
Maryland                       Jaelyn Duncan              OL
Michigan                       Ryan Hayes                  OL
North Dakota State        Cody Mauch                  OL
Old Dominion                Nick Saldiveri                OL
Oregon                         Alex Forsyth                 OL
Syracuse                      Matthew Bergeron         OL
TCU                              Steve Avila                   OL
UT-Chattanooga            McClendon Curtis          OL
Maryland                       Chad Ryland                 PK
Michigan State              Bryce Baringer              PT
Rutgers                         Adam Korsak                PT
Houston                        Clayton Tune                 QB
Shepherd                      Tyson Bagent                QB
Appalachian State         Camerun Peoples         RB
Illinois                           Chase   Brown               RB
Kentucky                      Chris Rodriguez Jr.        RB
Texas                           Roschon Johnson         RB
Oregon State                Luke Musgrave             TE
Utah                             Dalton Kincaid               TE
TCU                              Derius Davis                 WR
Iowa State                    Xavier Hutchinson         WR
Michigan                       Ronnie  Bell                   WR
Michigan State              Jayden Reed                WR
Ole Miss                       Jonathan Mingo             WR
SMU                             Rashee Rice                  WR
Stanford                       Elijah Higgins                WR
Stanford                       Michael Wilson              WR
Princeton                      Andrei Iosivas               WR
Virginia                         Dontayvion Wicks         WR
Brigham Young             Puka Nacua                 WR

NFL Draft 2023 – First-round Selection Order

Texans Hold Two #1 Selections in the Top Seven Overall Choices

With the NFL season entering the Thanksgiving weekend and the start of the playoff stretch run, teams will determine weekly whether they are contenders or pretenders. With seven games remaining, NFL divisional races are extremely tight with the NFC East, West and South along with the AFC East, all having multiple clubs within a game of the leadership spot. Last year’s Super Bowl champion, the LA Rams is currently in the NFC West basement and faces a must win situation weekly starting with their challenging trip to Kansas City this weekend. In addition, the Rams do not have their #1 selection, being held by the Lions in the trade for QB Mitchell Stafford. Four other clubs do not have a #1 pick, the Browns, 49ers, Dolphins and Saints. Four clubs have two #1 selections, the Texans, Lions, Seahawks and Eagles.

The final order for picks 19 through 32 will be decided by NFL playoff results. The strength of schedule percentage is for each club’s current season.

NFL Draft 2023 – April 27-29 – Kansas City, Mo

#          Team                                      W-L      Strength of schedule
1          Houston                                    1-8-1     .517
2          Carolina                                    3-8        .457
3          Chicago                                    3-8        .572
4          Las Vegas                                3-7        .462
5          Seattle (Denver)                        3-7        .480
6          Detroit (LA Rams)                      3-7        .491
7          Houston (Cleveland)                  3-7        .503
8          Jacksonville                              3-7        .526
9          Pittsburgh                                 3-7        .526
10         Philadelphia (New Orleans)     4-7        .477
11         Arizona                                     4-7        .514
12         Green Bay                                4-7        .578
13         Detroit                                      4-6        .551
14         Indianapolis                              4-6-1     .515
15         Atlanta                                      5-6        .429
16         LA Chargers                              5-5        .451
17         Tampa Bay                               5-5        .455
18         Washington                               6-5        .546
19         Seattle                                      6-4        .438
20         Denver (San Fran-Miami)        6-4        .441
21         New England                            6-4        .514
22         NY Jets                                     6-4        .523
23         Cincinnati                                  6-4        .526
24         Baltimore                                  7-3        .466
25         Tennessee                                7-3        .477
26         Miami (forfeited)                        7-3        .515
27         Dallas                                       7-3        .531
28         NY Giants                                 7-3        .540
29         Buffalo                                     7-3        .547
30         Kansas City                              8-2        .436
31         Minnesota                                 8-2        .503
32         Philadelphia                              9-1        .486

College Football Monday – Week 12

Nov. 21, 2022

Frank Coyle / Head scout – DraftInsiders.com

Draft Insiders’ & Coaches – Top 25

Top Four Teams Remain Undefeated
Georgia Holds the #1 Ranking
Michigan Edges Illinois
Southern Cal Outlasts UCLA

Draft Insiders’ & Coaches Top 25 Teams – Nov. 21

Team of the Week
Oregon beats Utah 20-17

Games of the Week – Nov. 24-26
#25 North Carolina State (7-4) @ #14 North Carolina (9-2) – Friday 3:30 pm – ABC
#3 Michigan (11-0) @ #2 Ohio State (11-0) – Saturday 12:00 pm – Fox
#15 Notre Dame (8-3) @ #5 Southern Cal (10-1) – Saturday 7:30 pm – ABC

Week Ten Players
Offensive Player of the Week – QB Spencer Rattler – South Carolina
Defensive Player of the Week – LB Noah Sewell – Oregon

Frank Coyle is a longtime national scout of both College and NFL players. He is also a long-time member of the FWAA and a voter for the Heisman Trophy, Outland Trophy, Bronko Nagurski, Jim Thorpe, Fred Biletnikoff and Eddie Robinson awards annually for 25 years.

Top 25 Teams
Draft Insiders’ Staff

Rank    Team            Record
1          Georgia               11-0
2          Ohio St               11-0
3          Michigan           11-0
4           TCU                  11-0
5           USC                   10-1
6          Clemson           10-1
7          LSU                     9-2
8           Alabama           9-2
9           Oregon             9-2
10         Tennessee        9-2
11         Penn St             9-2
12         Washington       9-2
13         Utah                 8-3
14        North Carolina   9-2
15         Notre Dame      8-3
16         Kansas St        8-3
17        Ole Miss           8-3
18         Florida State     8-3
19         Cincinnati          9-2
20         Tulane               9-2
21        UCLA                8-3
22         Oregon State    8-3
23         Coastal Carolina 9-1
24         UTSA                9-2
25         North Carolina State 7-4

Coaches Top 25 Teams

Rank     Team          Record   Points
1          Georgia (59)      11-0      1546
2          Ohio State (1)    11-0      1484
3          Michigan (2)      11-0      1420
4          TCU                   11-0        1372
5          USC                   10-1        1277
6          LSU                    9-2        1229
7          Alabama            9-2        1147
8          Clemson           10-1        1142
9          Oregon               9-2        1004
10         Penn State        9-2        990
11         Tennessee         9-2        950
12         Washington       9-2        855
13         Kansas State     8-3        761
14         Utah                   8-3        703
15         Notre Dame      8-3        657
16         Florida State     8-3        562
17         North Carolina   9-2        496
18         UCLA                  8-3        483
19         Ole Miss             8-3        429
20         Tulane                9-2        386
21         Cincinnati          9-2        376
22         Oregon State    8-3        257
23         Coastal Carolina 9-1      222
24         Texas                   7-4        112
25         UTSA                  9-2        70

Others receiving votes: UCF 41, Troy 39, South Carolina 38, Pittsburgh 17, Wake Forest 16, Iowa 15, Louisville 9, Boise State 9, Illinois 8, South Alabama 8, Air Force 6, Purdue 5, Liberty 3, Washington State 3, Georgia Tech 2, Mississippi State 1

Dropped from rankings: UCF 18, Oklahoma State 24, NC State 25

NFL Draft Traded Selections – 2023/2024

 NFL Trading Period – Opens March 15, 2023
Updated  March 11th

  First Round
Detroit from LA Rams – QB Matt Stafford
Denver from Miami (Bradley Chubb) thru San Francisco – 2021 Trade
Seattle from Denver – QB Russell Wilson
Houston from Cleveland – QB Deshaun Watson
Philadelphia from New Orleans – pre-2022 draft trade
Miami forfeited its #1 pick for tampering
Carolina from Chicago for #1 overall pick
Chicago from Carolina for #1 overall pick

Second Round
Seattle from Denver – QB Russell Wilson
Carolina from San Francisco – RB Christian McCaffrey
Chicago from Baltimore – LB Roquan Smith
Detroit from Minnesota – TE TJ Hockenson
Pittsburgh from Chicago – WR Chase Claypool
Chicago from Carolina- part of deal for #1 overall pick

Third Round
Houston from Cleveland – QB Deshaun Watson
Miami from New England – WR DeVante Parker
New England from Carolina – 2022 draft trade
Denver from Indianapolis – 2022 draft trade
Indianapolis from Washington – QB Carson Wentz
Carolina from San Francisco – RB Christian McCaffrey
Giants from Kansas City – WR Kadarius Toney
San Francisco has a #3 comp pick (minority hiring policy; Mike McDaniel/ Miami head coach)
San Francisco has a #3 minority hiring policy comp pick – signing of Robert Saleh (Jets head coach)
San Francisco has a #3 minority hiring comp pick – signing Martin Mayhew (Commanders GM)
San Francisco has a #3 minority hiring policy comp pick – signing of Ran Carthon (Titans GM)
San Francisco has a #3 minority hiring policy comp pick – signing of DeMeco Ryans (Texans HC)
Kansas City has a minority hiring policy comp pick/ GM Ryan Poles (Chicago)
Cleveland has a minority hiring policy comp pick/ GM Kwesi Adofo-Mendsah)

Fourth Round
Atlanta from Tennessee – WR Julio Jones
New England from LA Rams – RB Sony Michel
Kansas City from Miami – WR Tyreek Hill
Cleveland from Minnesota – 2022 draft
Jacksonville from Tampa Bay – 2022 draft
Carolina from San Francisco – RB Christian McCaffrey
Chicago from Philadelphia – DE Robert Quinn
Minnesota from Detroit – TE TJ Hockenson
 
Fifth Round
Baltimore from New England – CB Shaun Wade
Seattle from Pittsburgh – CB Ahkello Witherspoon
Cleveland from LA Rams – 2022 trade
Las Vegas from Atlanta – WR Bryan Edwards
Buffalo from Arizona – OG Cody Ford
New Orleans from Philadelphia – DB Chauncey Gardner-Johnson
Chicago from Baltimore – LB Roquan Smith
Miami from Denver – DE Bradley Chubb
San Francisco from Miami – RB Jeff Wilson

Sixth Round
Jacksonville from Philadelphia – CB Josiah Scott
Tennessee from Atlanta – WR Julio Jones
Houston from NY Giants – CB/ST Keion Crossen
Detroit from Denver – WR Trinity Benson
LA Rams from Green Bay – P Corey Bojorquez
Miami from Chicago – WR/KR Jakeem Grant
New England from Carolina – CB Stephon Gilmore
Houston from San Francisco – DE Charles Omenihu
Chicago from LA Chargers – DE Khalil Mack
New York Jets from Houston – LB Blake Cashman
Kansas City from Miami – WR Tyreek Hill
Miami from Kansas City – WR Tyreek Hill
LA Chargers from Chicago – 2022 draft
Houston from New Orleans – CB Bradley Roby
Tampa Bay from Indianapolis – LB Grant Stuard
Denver from Pittsburgh – LB Malik Reed
Houston from Minnesota – DT Ross Blackwell
LA Rams from Tennessee – WR Robert Woods
Jacksonville from NY Jets – RB James Robinson
Las Vegas from Dallas – DT Jonathan Hankins
New England from Las Vegas – QB Jarrett Stidham
Giants from Kansas City – WR Kadarius Toney
Indianapolis from Buffalo – RB Nyheim Hines
Atlanta has a conditional pick from Jacksonville for WR Calvin Ridley
becomes a #6 pick if he is not re-instated for the start of the 2023 season

Seventh Round
Tampa Bay from NY Jets – NT Steve McLendon
Carolina a conditional pick from Buffalo – LB Andre Smith
LA Rams from Detroit – DT Michael Brockers
San Francisco from Denver – LB Jonas Griffith
NY Giants from Baltimore – OG Ben Bredeson
Green Bay from LA Rams – P Corey Bojorquez
Minnesota from Denver – LB Stephen Weatherly
Atlanta from Las Vegas – WR Bryan Edwards
Green Bay from Jacksonville – OG Cole Van Lanen
Jacksonville from Carolina – WR Laviska Shenault
Indianapolis from Tampa Bay – LB Grant Stuard
Pittsburgh from Denver – LB Malik Reed
Minnesota from Houston – DT Ross Blackwell
Las Vegas conditional #7 from Arizona – CB Trayvon Mullen (could escalate to a #6)
Philadelphia from Minnesota – WR Jalen Reagor
Atlanta from Buffalo – S Dean Marlowe
Kansas City from Atlanta – CB Rashad Fenton
Baltimore from Jets – S Chuck Clark

2024 NFL Draft Selections

First Round
Houston from Cleveland – QB Deshaun Watson
Chicago from Carolina- part of deal for #1 overall pick

Second Round
Philadelphia from New Orleans – pre-2022 draft trade
 
Third Round
Miami forfeited pick for tampering
Detroit from Minnesota – TE TJ Hockenson
 
Fourth Round
   Houston from Cleveland – QB Deshaun Watson
  Philadelphia conditional #4 from Minnesota – WR Jalen Reagor (could drop to a #5 if productivity falls)/em>
  Minnesota has a conditional #4 from Detroit (TE TJ Hockenson)
  Atlanta has a conditional #4 from Jacksonville (WR Calvin Ridley; #4 if the player makes the team; #3 if he     

   meets certain PT marks; a #2 if he signs a long-term deal)
   NY Jets from Denver – DE Jake Martin
   Denver from Miami – DE Bradley Chubb
Las Vegas conditional pick from Minnesota – QB Nick Mullens

Fifth Round
  Cleveland conditional pick from Carolina – QB Baker Mayfield (could escalate to a #4 depending on PT)
    Carolina from Tennessee – OT Dennis Daley
    Carolina from San Francisco – RB Christian McCaffrey
    Denver from NY Jets – DE Jake Martin
 
Sixth Round
Rams from Denver – LB Kenny Young
Cleveland from Houston – QB Deshaun Watson
Philadelphia from Tennessee (DB Ugo Amadu)
New Orleans as the lower of Philadelphia or Tennessee’s pick – DB Chauncey Gardner-Johnson
Jacksonville from Carolina – WR Laviska Shenault
New England from Las Vegas – OT Justin Herron
Carolina from Arizona – WR Robby Anderson
Atlanta from Cleveland – LB Deion Jones
 
Seventh Round
Denver from Rams – LB Kenny Young
Houston from New Orleans – RB Mark Ingram
New England from Chicago – WR N’Keal Harry
Tennessee from Philadelphia – DB Ugo Amadu
Tennessee from Carolina – OT Dennis Daley
Las Vegas from New England – OT Justin Herron
Cleveland from Atlanta – LB Deion Jones
Dallas from Las Vegas – DT Jonathan Hankins
 

Draft Insiders’ – NFL Power Poll – Week 11

Vikings Shock Bills
Packers Rally to Beat Cowboys
Bucs Beat Seahawks

Team of the Week 
Packers Edge Cowboys in OT
   
Players of the Week
  NFC
   Offense – WR Justin Jefferson – Vikings
   Defense – LB Devin White – Bucs
 
 AFC
   Offense – QB Tua Tagovailoa – Dolphins
   Defense – LB Willie Gay – Chiefs
  
Rookies of the Week
  Offense – WR Christian Watson – Packers
  Defense – LB Jack Sanborn – Bears
 
Games of Week 12
Thursday night -Titans at Packers – 8:15 pm
Sunday – Cowboys at Vikings – 4:30 pm – Fox
Sunday night – Chiefs at Chargers – 8:20 pm – NBC

 
NFL Team Power Poll

Draft Insiders’ Staff
Ranking /Record /Team

#1 – 7-2 Chiefs
Chiefs are running on all cylinders behind Patrick Mahomes. Their potent offense is the best in the game and their defense has improved in key areas to make them again the favorite to reach the SB.

#2 – 8-1 Eagles
The Eagles were wacked by the Commanders to fall from the undefeated ranks. They get a heavy dose of NFC matchups through the 2nd half that will challenge their NFC East leadership.

#3 – 8-1 Vikings
Vikings beat the Bills in Buffalo which is their biggest victory in years. QB Kirk Cousins continues to direct this high powered offense with wideout Justin Jefferson emerging as a dominant #1 playmaker.

#4 – 6-3 Bills
Bills have lost two in a row for the first time in a year. Ailing Josh Allen made a few big mistakes that cost them in key spots. Host the desperate Browns this week in a vital AFC game for both clubs.

#5 – 6-3 Ravens
The Ravens come off their bye week with a three game winning streak. Seven of their final eight games are against clubs with sub .500 records making them the favorite to claim the AFC North.

#6 – 7-3 Dolphins
Dolphins drilled the Browns thoroughly behind a balanced attack. Their defense needs to step up to hold the AFC East leadership and win key late games. They get their bye week here with critical AFC road games on their late schedule.

#7 – 6-3 Titans
The Titans beat the Broncos in tight AFC game. Travel to titletown to face the Packers on Thursday night
who are desperate for a winning stretch after being one of the more disappointing clubs in the
league.

#8 – 5-4 49ers
The 49ers came up big vs the Chargers in crunch time to get above the .500 mark. Their second half schedule is very favorable and they are on the verge of peaking in a weaker NFC West than expected at the start of the season.

#9 – 6-3 – Cowboys
The Cowboys are coming off a tough loss to the Packers in OT. Travel to Minnesota to face the 8-1 Vikings. Vet QB Dak Prescott faces a critical stretch here with this club needing strong leadership through an important series of games.

#10 – 7-2 Giants
The Giants are riding runner Saquon Barkley and QB Danny Jones into playoff contention. Face the Lions at home this week and better not look past this pesky club who stays within reach each game. GMen face a critical stretch from Thanksgiving thru Christmas which will determine any postseason plans.

#11 – 5-4 Bengals
The Bengals come off their bye week and travel to Pittsburgh with huge AFC North implications. Their big play offense behind Joe Burrow and Joe Mixon needs to set the pace behind a shaky line. Burrow is capable of carrying a club if consistent protection is provided.

#12 – 5-4 Chargers
The inconsistent Chargers fell late to the 49ers. Their offense struggles with injuries along the line and receiving corps limiting QB Justin Herbert. They host the Chiefs Sunday night in a must win situation for Chargers if they expect to challenge for the AFC West title or postseason.

#13 – 6-4 Seahawks
Seahawks lost to the Bucs in Germany in a close game.  They get their bye week now to prep for a favorable final seven games. Vet QB Geno Smith and impressive rookie back Kenneth Walker gives this club a potent offense to matchup well with most teams.

#14 – 5-4 Patriots
The Pats come off their bye week and host the Jets where they have a long winning streak. Though currently in the AFC East basement, they are dangerous in big games and capable to pushing for a playoff spot in a wide open AFC race.

#15 – 6-3 Jets
Jets made a strong recovery from an earlier loss to the Patriots and shocked the Bills at home in their best victory in years. They get their rematch with the Patriots this week and must find a way to beat their division rival if they want to retain their momentum from the Buffalo win. QB Zach Wilson faces a huge test here.

#16 – 5-5 – Bucs
Bucs get to the .500 mark with win over the Seahawks entering their bye week. This veteran club is dangerous and holds first place in the weak NFC South. Five of their final seven games are against clubs with sub .500 records currently.

#17 – 4-6 Packers
The Packers ended their five game losing streak with a huge win over the Cowboys. They are within reach of a wildcat spot with a run here. They host the Titans on Thursday night in a must win situation to keep abreast in the NFC race.

#18 – 5-5 Commanders
The Commanders knocked the Eagles from the unbeatens and stayed in the NFC race despite residing in the basement. Travel to Houston and must sustain the momentum behind a savvy QB Taylor Heinicke and tough defense.

#19 – 3-6 Rams
Rams continue to struggle as injuries mount with wideout Cooper Kupp the latest casualty. They travel to New Orleans this week in a must win situation for both playoff hopefuls.

#20 – 3-6 Browns
Browns were crushed by the Dolphins last week. They get veteran QB DeShaun Watson off suspension, though he probably sits out the game vs the Bills this week. This club is probably prepping for next season unless they can a get strong run here.

#21 – 4-6 Falcons
Falcons were shocked by the Panthers last Thursday night. Host the Bears this week in a must win situation to get into the playoff race Their unreliable defense fails repeatedly in big spots and must find a way to contain Bears QB Justin Fields this week.

#22 – 4-6 Cardinals
The hot and cold Cardinals beat the Rams last week behind Colt McCoy. They travel to Mexico to face the 49ers in a must win situation for any mathematical changes for the postseason.

#23 – 4-5-1 Colts
Colts won their first game under new HC Jeff Saturday vs the lowly Raiders. Host the Eagles this week and are still alive in the AFC where many teams are within a game of .500 entering the stretch run.

#24 – 3-6 Steelers
Steelers are coming off a nice win over the Saints. Host the Bengals in a critical matchup for them to get into the playoff hunt. Rookie top pick QB Kenny Pickett will lead this team from here and gain valuable experience to advance his development.

#25 – 3-7 Saints
The Saints struggled to generate any offense vs the Steelers defense. This club lacks their future starting QB on the roster and is in limbo with a fading veteran unit with many expected upcoming changes.

#26 – 3-7 Bears
The Bears fell in a wild game with the Lions. QB Justin Fields has taken his game to another level especially as a runner. They travel to Atlanta with only slight chances to get into the playoff picture.

#27 – 3-7 Jaguars
Jaguars were outclassed by the Chiefs last week. They get their bye this week to prep for a late run in the weak AFC South where 2nd place is possible.

#28 – 3-6 – Broncos
The most disappointing team this season failed again last week in a must win situation. Their inept offense is the lowest scoring unit in the league which must improve here or else face major changes this offseason.

#29 – 3-6 Lions
The pesky Lions edged the Bears last week with several big plays deciding the outcome. They travel to MetLife to face the Giants in a competitive matchup where they hope to again surprise.

#30 – 3-7 Panthers
Panthers are coming off a nice win over the Falcons. Travel to Baltimore looking to be competitive vs the emerging Ravens.

#31 – 2-7 Raiders
Da Raiders know how to loss and failed vs the Colts last week. Travel to Denver in a matchup of two of the most disappointing clubs in the league.

#32 – 1-7-1 Texans
Texans have the poorest record in the league despite some competitive performances. They need a huge influx of talent and the #1 overall pick would give them the leverage to add a few new players.

Frank Coyle is a long-time scout with nationwide ties with NFL and college coaches, scouts and player agents. He is a member of the FWAA and voter in College player awards – Heisman, Outland, Nagurski, Lombardi, Thorpe, Biletnikoff etc for the past 30 years. He writes College Football Mondays weekly during the season. He was a longtime scouting consultant for the Senior Bowl, the nation’s premier postseason All-star game. He does sports radio shows for CBS and ESPN on a year-round basis related to NFL and College Football especially during the postseason team and All-star Bowl time. He has worked for CBS Sports, NBC Sports, Yahoo and Rivals sports publications and web sites