Kentucky football suffered a blowout loss to Tennessee on Saturday night, and fell out of the top ten in the US LBM Coaches Poll. On Tuesday night, the College Football Playoff rankings were announced, and the Wildcats dropped barely outside the top ten, at No. 11.

Last week, Kentucky was at No. 6, and firmly in the playoff. Their current ranking would still have them in the field, but with a much more tenuous hold. However, if they win out, they should make it in Will Stein's first season as head coach.

The Wildcats are 7-2 on the season, with some big road wins vs ranked teams. They have a top ten strength of schedule, and it appears that's why they still come in so high after losing big to the Vols.

The Wildcats are the fifth-highest SEC team in the playoff rankings this week. The Georgia Bulldogs lead the way, with the Alabama Crimson Tide just behind them at No. 3. The Texas Longhorns and Tennessee Volunteers are also in the top ten.

If the playoff started right now, the Wildcats would face Texas in round one in what would be an interesting matchup. They have to win their final games first, though.