CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (WCIA) — In an exciting development for Illinois, the team has secured the No. 21 spot in the latest College Football Playoff Rankings, marking their debut in this season’s list.

With a commendable 7-3 record following their victory over Maryland, the Illini have suffered two of their three losses against the top-ranked teams. Notably, USC, which fell to Illinois 34-32 earlier this season, is positioned at No. 15.

COLLEGE FOOTBALL PLAYOFF RANKINGS, NOVEMBER 18

1. Ohio State
2. Indiana
3. Texas A&M
4. Georgia
5. Texas Tech
6. Ole Miss
7. Oregon
8. Oklahoma
9. Notre Dame
10. Alabama
11. BYU
12. Utah
13. Miami
14. Vanderbilt
15. USC
16. Georgia Tech
17. Texas
18. Michigan
19. Virginia
20. Tennessee
21. Illinois
22. Missouri
23. Houston
24. Tulane
25. Arizona State

Looking ahead, Illinois is set to hit the road to take on Wisconsin this Saturday, November 22, at 6:30 p.m., before wrapping up their season with a home game against Northwestern.