College Football: Week 11 playoff bracket

Texas is back in the playoff: The Longhorns rejoin the 12-team field after taking down Vanderbilt.

Virginia and Memphis join the bracket: The Cavaliers and Tigers enter the mix following some upsets.

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Week 10 of the college football season was incredibly chaotic, with six ranked teams going down — including three in the top 10.

Before the games kick off in Week 11, here’s what PFF’s updated playoff bracket would look like based on our top 25 for the week.

Byes

1. Ohio State Buckeyes

Ohio State took care of business with a 38-14 victory over Penn State. Julian Sayin is the new Heisman Trophy favorite after posting a 91.7 PFF passing grade in the win with four touchdowns and only three incompletions.

2. Indiana Hoosiers

Indiana annihilated Maryland, 55-10. The Hoosiers averaged 0.497 EPA per play in the victory while only allowing -0.540 on defense. Indiana looks to become 10-0 for the second-straight season and second time ever this week at Penn State.

3. Texas A&M Aggies

Texas A&M was off this past weekend and is back in action this week as the Aggies go on the road to take on a top-25 team in Missouri.

4. Alabama Crimson Tide

Alabama was on bye in Week 10. The Tide will take on an LSU team in Week 11 that’ll be coached by Frank Wilson for the first time following Brian Kelly’s firing.

First Round

5. Georgia Bulldogs vs. 12. Memphis Tigers

Georgia survived archrival Florida in the World’s Largest Outdoor Cocktail Party, winning 24-20. The Bulldogs’ pass defense dominated in the victory, permitting just 166 yards through the air and -0.278 EPA per pass.

Memphis is the new highest-ranked Group of Five team following Tulane’s loss and the Tigers’ 38-14 win over Rice. Quarterback Brendon Lewis shined in the win with an 84.0 PFF grade with 96 rushing yards and 225 passing yards.

6. BYU Cougars vs. 11. Virginia Cavaliers

BYU was off this past weekend and will take on Texas Tech in the biggest game of Week 11.

Virginia is the new highest-ranked team in the ACC following its 31-21 victory over California. The Cavaliers ran for 202 yards on the Golden Bears while only surrendering 58 yards on the ground.

7. Ole Miss Rebels vs. 10. Texas Tech Red Raiders

Ole Miss took down South Carolina this weekend, prevailing 30-14. With quarterback Trinidad Chambliss struggling, running back Kewan Lacy stepped up to carry the offense with 167 rushing yards and 129 yards after contact.

Texas Tech moves into the top 10 after a 43-20 win over Kansas State. Linebacker Jacob Rodriguez continues to look like the favorite for the Butkus Award after earning a 91.7 PFF grade and tallying two forced fumbles. The Red Raiders host ESPN’s College GameDay this week as they take on another top-10 team in BYU.

8. Oregon Ducks vs. 9. Texas Longhorns

Oregon was off this past weekend and takes on a 6-2 Iowa team in Week 11.

Texas is back in the top 10 following its 34-31 win over Vanderbilt. The Longhorns’ receivers were dynamic in the victory, producing 250 yards after the catch. Arch Manning also did an outstanding job delivering them the football with an 86.2 PFF passing grade.

First Four Out

Oklahoma Sooners
Vanderbilt Commodores
Louisville Cardinals
Miami (FL) Hurricanes