Washington up to No. 4 in CFP update, plus weekly Pac-12 power rankings

Some thoughts on where the Huskies stand.

Washington finally made up some ground in the College Football Playoff rankings.

The Huskies’ 22-20 victory at Oregon State — the Beavers were ranked No. 11 at the time, and are now No. 16 — bolstered UW’s resume enough to move past Florida State, from No. 5 to No. 4, with the Seminoles dropping a spot. 

The CFP’s top eight was otherwise unchanged.

Thanks to everyone who has picked up a paid subscription over the past week or so. Read on for more thoughts on UW’s move, the CFP selection committee’s rationale, and my weekly Pac-12 power rankings.