Vols Climb To No. 7 in Nov. 29 College Football Playoff Rankings

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. -- After concluding a regular season with 10 wins for the first time since 2003, Tennessee climbed three spots to No. 7 in the penultimate College Football Playoff selection committee rankings released on Tuesday night.

The Volunteers (10-2, 6-2 SEC) are one of five programs who own multiple victories over current CFP top 15 teams. UT beat current No. 6 Alabama, 52-49, and dominated current No. 14 LSU, 40-13, in Baton Rouge. Both of the Vols' losses occurred to teams currently ranked in the top 20.

The final College Football Playoff Rankings will be announced on Sunday, a day that Tennessee will learn of its bowl destination.

College Football Playoff Rankings (Nov. 29)
1. Georgia (12-0)
2. Michigan (12-0)
3. TCU (12-0)
4. USC (11-1)
5. Ohio State (11-1)
6. Alabama (10-2)
7. Tennessee (10-2)
8. Penn State (10-2)
9. Clemson (10-2)
10. Kansas State (9-3)
11. Utah (9-3)
12. Washington (10-2)
13. Florida State (9-3)
14. LSU (9-3)
15. Oregon State (9-3)
16. Oregon (9-3)
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 State (8-4)
25. NC State (8-4)

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Vols Climb To No. 7 in Nov. 29 College Football Playoff Rankings

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