College Football Playoff rankings: Oregon climbs after win over USC

The latest College Football Playoff rankings showed minimal movement as the college football regular season approaches its final week. 

One notable change from last week saw Oregon overtake Ole Miss, swapping the No. 6 and No. 7 spots. 

Oregon’s win over USC moved the Ducks ahead of Ole Miss during the Rebels' bye week. 

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The other meaningful shift was Miami’s move to No. 11 in a switch with Utah after the Utes gave up 472 yards rushing in a tight win over Kansas State.

There are two more rounds of rankings to be revealed, ending on Dec. 7, when the rankings will set the bracket for the 12-team playoff starting Dec. 19,

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Ohio State and Indiana will play in what should be a No. 1 vs. No. 2 Big Ten title game if both win rivalry games on the road over Thanksgiving weekend. Ohio State’s task is more difficult against Michigan, which moved up three spots to No. 15. Indiana plays Purdue.

No. 10 Alabama plays at Auburn with a spot in the Southeastern Conference title game on the line. The Tide’s opponent would be Texas A&M if the Aggies win at No. 16 Texas.

Here are the full rankings:

The Associated Press contributed to this report.

Navy sailor dies after rescuing 2 children from high surf in Hawaii waters

A Florida sailor stationed in Hawaii died after heroically rescuing two children in Waiapua‘a Bay.

Master-at-Arms 1st Class Jeffrey Diaz, 47, of Florida, died Saturday, according to a news release from the Kaua‘i Police Department (KPD).

Diaz, who was stationed at the Pacific Missile Range Facility in Barking Sands, jumped into the water to rescue two children who were struggling in the high surf, according to the release. 

While the children made it back to shore safely, police said Diaz encountered trouble in the water.

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Personnel with the Ocean Safety Bureau and Barking Sands Fire and Emergency Services Department later pulled Diaz from the water and began lifesaving efforts. 

He was taken to the Kaua‘i Veterans Memorial Hospital, where he was pronounced dead.

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"We are heartbroken by the passing of our shipmate and friend, MA1 First Class Jeffrey Diaz and extend our sincerest condolences to the family, friends and shipmates who are grieving," Capt. Robert Prince, commanding officer of the Pacific Missile Range Facility, wrote in a statement to Fox News Digital. 

"We are grateful to the emergency responders, Sailors and their family members who provided immediate assistance, and we remain committed to supporting his family and those affected as we navigate this difficult time together," Prince continued.

An autopsy is pending to determine the cause of death, but police noted foul play is not suspected.

"The Kaua‘i Police Department extends its condolences to the family and loved ones of Master-at-Arms 1st Class Jeffrey Diaz during this difficult time," officials wrote in a statement.

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