Special to the Providence Journal

Tuesday marks the beginning the College Football Playoff rankings. Who makes the cut, and who is still hoping for an invitation? Before we get to that, let's look at how they were impacted Saturday.

Rocky Top was electric on Saturday, Nov. 1 for the Tennessee/Oklahoma game. But the Vols couldn’t get out of their own way, losing 33-27. Three turnovers, one for a 71-yard touchdown return, poor tackling and four field goals by Oklahoma’s Tate Sandell (three over 50 yards) was the difference. Still, the energy and the traditions in Knoxville are simply unmatched and worth the trip. Only a miracle can get them into the CFP now.

Same with Miami who gave it away against SMU (26-20) when quarterback Carson Beck, otherwise known as the $4 million man, threw an i

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