Connelly's Group of 5 Power Rankings: Who Will Land Spot in CFP?

The Race is Heating Up

The Group of 5 is making a statement this year, with several teams in the running for a spot in the College Football Playoff. Here's a look at the latest rankings from Connelly's, featuring some surprising contenders.

Tier 1

1. Cincinnati

2. Coastal Carolina

These two teams are the clear frontrunners for the Group of 5's New Year's Six berth. Cincinnati boasts an explosive offense led by quarterback Desmond Ridder, while Coastal Carolina has a dominant defense that has allowed just 10 points per game this season.

Tier 2

3. BYU

4. UTSA

BYU and UTSA are both undefeated at this point in the season and have impressive wins over Power Five opponents. BYU took down Arizona and Utah, while UTSA knocked off Illinois and Memphis. They're both in contention for a top-10 ranking if they can keep up their momentum.

Tier 3

5. Western Kentucky

6. San Diego State

7. Louisiana

8. Appalachian State

These teams are all in the mix for a bowl game and could make a run at a New Year's Six bowl with a strong finish to the season.

Conclusion

The race for the Group of 5's playoff spot is likely to come down to the final week of the regular season. With so many teams in contention, it's sure to be an exciting finish to the college football season.