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The Bowl Championship Series (BCS) used to be the selection system that determined the top teams in college football. However, starting in 2014, the College Football Playoff became the new selection system. As we know, that system has even been updated, going from 4 teams to 12 starting in 2024.
While the BCS relied on a combination of polls and computer models, the CFP is determined by a selection committee
With the 1st CFP rankings dropping on Tuesday, many football fans will wonder how the BCS would’ve ranked the teams differently. Fortunately, there’s an X account that simulates how the BCS would rank teams.
As we get ready for tomorrow’s first @CFBPlayoff ranking, here’s what the #BCS would have to say about this season so far: A near clean sweep for No. 1 Oregon and compellingly close races for key spots across the rankings: pic.twitter.com/JGoKJncmAV
— BCSKnowHow.com (@BCSKnowHow) November 5, 2024
The simulated BCS rankings have Oregon as a clear No. 1, while Ohio State, Georgia, Miami, and Texas round out the top 5. See the complete simulated BCS rankings below:
- Oregon
- Ohio State
- Georgia
- Miami
- Texas
- Penn State
- Indiana
- Tennessee
- BYU
- Notre Dame
- Alabama
- SMU
- Boise State
- LSU
- Ole Miss
- Texas A&M
- Iowa State
- Clemson
- Army
- Washington State
- Kansas State
- Pittsburgh
- Louisville
- South Carolina
- Colorado
It will be interesting to see how these rankings compare to the initial CFP rankings on Tuesday night.
Oregon appears to be a clear favorite for the No. 1 ranking. The Ducks improved to 9-0 after beating Michigan in Week 10. Ohio State remains near the top after once again beating Penn State, while Georgia, Miami, and Texas round out the BCS top 5.
Bryce Lazenby covers college football for Saturday Down South. A Nashville native, his previous stops include FanSided, Dimers, and The Leaf-Chronicle.
