College Football Playoff: Who's In and Who's Out?

USAMon Nov 24 2025
With just two weeks left in the college football season, the College Football Playoff (CFP) picture is starting to take shape. The Week 13 games didn't shake things up too much, but there were a few key matchups that gave us a better idea of who might make the cut. One of the biggest games of the week was Oregon's win over Southern California. This victory pretty much locked in Oregon's spot in the playoff, even though they still have a shot at the Big Ten title game. Meanwhile, the ACC is a mess, with several teams still in the running for the conference title and a potential playoff spot. Right now, the top teams in the CFP rankings are Ohio State, Georgia, Texas A&M, and Indiana. But there's still a lot of uncertainty, especially when it comes to the Group of Five conferences. Tulane and James Madison are currently the favorites to represent the American and Sun Belt conferences, respectively. As we head into the final week of the regular season, there's still a chance for some big upsets that could change everything. But based on what we've seen so far, here's a look at who might make the 12-team playoff field. Ohio State, Georgia, Texas A&M, and Indiana are all locks to make the playoff, barring a major upset. Oregon's win over Southern California moved them up in the rankings, and they're now looking like a strong contender for one of the final spots. Ole Miss, Oklahoma, and Notre Dame are also still in the mix, but they'll need to win out to secure their spots. The ACC is still up in the air, with Virginia, SMU, and Miami all in the running for the conference title and a playoff bid. But with only two weeks left, it's looking more and more like Virginia will come out on top. In the Group of Five, Tulane and James Madison are the favorites to represent their conferences in the playoff. But with so much still up in the air, anything can happen.
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    How might the outcomes of the final week of the regular season affect the projected CFP bracket?
    Could there be a hidden agenda behind the selection committee's bracket predictions?
    What criteria should be considered most important when evaluating teams for the CFP?

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