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Is Your Favorite Team on the Brink? Shocking College Football Playoff Predictions Revealed!

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2 days ago · Updated 2 days ago

The stage is set for the 2025-26 College Football Playoff (CFP) with the selection committee unveiling its fourth top 25 rankings on Tuesday, November 25. While this bracket is not the final version—an official announcement will come on Sunday, December 7—it gives fans a glimpse of potential matchups and the competitive landscape heading into the postseason.

The upcoming playoffs will feature an intriguing format where the four highest-ranked teams, regardless of their conference standings, receive a bye in the first round. This distinction highlights the unique structure of the CFP, which also allows for five highest-ranked conference champions to secure automatic bids, even if they are ranked lower than other teams. This means that rankings alone do not dictate playoff participation, making the selection process all the more compelling.

Playoff Bracket Breakdown

The current bracket, based on the latest rankings, is as follows:

  • No. 12 Tulane at No. 5 Texas Tech
    • Winner faces No. 4 Georgia in the quarterfinals
  • No. 9 Notre Dame at No. 8 Oklahoma
    • Winner faces No. 1 Ohio State in the quarterfinals
  • No. 11 Miami (Fla.) at No. 6 Oregon
    • Winner faces No. 3 Texas A&M in the quarterfinals
  • No. 10 Alabama at No. 7 Ole Miss
    • Winner faces No. 2 Indiana in the quarterfinals

The rankings reflect a wide range of performances this season, with teams like Ohio State, Indiana, and Texas A&M all boasting unbeaten records at 11-0, while Georgia holds a strong record of 10-1. Other notable contenders include Texas Tech, Oregon, and Ole Miss, all sitting at 10-1. However, the stakes are especially high for teams like Miami (Fla.) and Alabama, both at 9-2, who will be competing for their playoff dreams in the opening round.

The latest CFP rankings are as follows:

  1. Ohio State: 11-0
  2. Indiana: 11-0
  3. Texas A&M: 11-0
  4. Georgia: 10-1
  5. Texas Tech: 10-1
  6. Oregon: 10-1
  7. Ole Miss: 10-1
  8. Oklahoma: 9-2
  9. Notre Dame: 9-2
  10. Alabama: 9-2
  11. BYU: 10-1 (first team out)
  12. Miami (Fla.): 9-2 (fourth highest-ranked conference champion)
  13. Utah: 9-2
  14. Vanderbilt: 9-2
  15. Michigan: 9-2
  16. Texas: 8-3
  17. USC: 8-3
  18. Virginia: 9-2
  19. Tennessee: 8-3
  20. Arizona State: 8-3
  21. SMU: 8-3
  22. Pitt: 8-3
  23. Georgia Tech: 9-2
  24. Tulane: 9-2 (fifth highest-ranked conference champion)
  25. Arizona: 8-3

As the playoffs approach, the excitement builds not only for the teams involved but also for the fans eagerly anticipating the matchups. The first round is scheduled for December 19-20, with games taking place on campus sites. The quarterfinals, set for December 31 and January 1, will shift the action to iconic bowl venues such as the Cotton Bowl, Orange Bowl, Rose Bowl, and Sugar Bowl. This transition underscores the grandeur of the playoff experience, with the semifinals taking place at the Fiesta Bowl and Peach Bowl on January 8 and 9, followed by the national championship on January 19 at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens, Florida.

The implications of these rankings extend beyond the immediate matchups. Each game will serve as a critical opportunity for teams to showcase their skills, and for some, it may be a last chance to make a statement. With so much on the line, the excitement and anticipation for this year’s College Football Playoff are palpable, as teams and fans alike gear up for what promises to be a thrilling postseason.

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