Ranking 134 college football teams after 2024 season: Ohio State No. 1, Arizona State's big rise
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The 2024 college football season has ended with Ohio State defeating Notre Dame 34-23, making it the longest season on record. The ranker highlight difficulties arising from the newly implemented 12-team College Football Playoff (CFP), as teams had varying numbers of games played, influenced by bowl opt-outs. Successful teams included Arizona State and Indiana, while Florida State and Appalachian State were viewed as underachievers. This ranking marks the end of the Athletic 134, with new teams joining the rankings next season, increasing the total to 136 teams.
The 2024 college football season concluded with Ohio State's 34-23 victory against Notre Dame, marking the longest season in history.
The introduction of the 12-team CFP complicates ranking, considering varying numbers of games played by different teams.
Teams like Arizona State and Indiana overachieved, while Florida State and Appalachian State fell short of expectations.
This year marks the last-ever Athletic 134, with Delaware and Missouri State moving to the FBS next season, expanding the rankings.
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