ESPN ranks the ten greatest games in College Football Playoff history

ESPN has published a ranking of the ten best games in College Football Playoff history, with analyst Bill Connelly compiling the list and identifying which contest deserves the top spot.

The College Football Playoff, which determines the national champion of American college football, has produced a number of memorable and closely contested matches since it replaced the previous Bowl Championship Series format. Connelly's list attempts to identify the games that stood out most for drama, competition and significance.

The ranking is likely to spark debate among college football supporters across the country, given the passionate followings attached to the sport's biggest programmes.