Who is the third-best team in the country?

San Diego, CA, USA; Notre Dame Fighting Irish defensive lineman Jerry Tillery (99) works against Navy Midshipmen center… — San Diego, CA, USA; Notre Dame Fighting Irish defensive lineman Jerry Tillery (99) works against Navy Midshipmen center Ford Higgins (72) during the first quarter at SDCCU Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jake Roth-USA TODAY Sports

By PFF.com
Posted Nov 14, 2018 5:02 pm EST

PFF analysts Steve Palazzolo and Eric Eager use PFF's ELO rankings to determine which team is worthy of the No. 3 spot in the College Football Playoff currently, as well as predict what the final four will look like as the season comes to an end.

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