Clemson lands at No. 2 spot in first College Football Playoff rankings

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COLUMBIA, SC (WIS) - The first College Football Playoff rankings have been released this year and Clemson finds itself second in the poll.

The Tigers are coming off a 37-34 road win over Florida State to remain 8-0 on the season. Clemson only sits behind defending College Football Playoff winner Alabama. The Crimson Tide are also unbeaten and will face SEC rival LSU in this week's showdown.

The two College Football Playoff finalists from a year ago are joined in the top four by the Michigan Wolverines in the third spot and Texas A&M at four.

Michigan beat in-state rival Michigan State 32-23 this past weekend while the Aggies recently defeated New Mexico State 52-10.

Clemson will face Syracuse at home this weekend. Kick-off is scheduled for 3:30 p.m. Saturday.