College Football Playoff predictions: Who would make 12-team CFP field after regular season

The College Football Playoff is starting to shape up heading into conference championship week.

With only one week left before the 12-team bracket is set, five teams are aiming to secure automatic bids as the five highest-ranked conference champions, while others are hoping for the right dominos to fall for them to grab an at-large bid.

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Some programs like No. 1 Oregon (12-0, 9-0 Big Ten) have all but locked up a CFP berth even with a loss in its conference championship game, same with No. 2 Texas (11-1, 7-1 SEC). Other at-large teams like No. 5 Notre Dame, No. 6 Tennessee and No. 7 Ohio State are in strong position for a CFP berth, despite not playing in a conference championship.

There’s still plenty to figure out, especially for bubble teams like No. 11 Alabama (9-3, 5-3), who hopes to reach the CFP despite three losses this season.

Here’s a look at the latest College Football Playoff predictions, based on the updated US LBM Coaches Poll:

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College Football Playoff predictions after regular season

Seedings are based on the latest US LBM Coaches Poll and the rules of the CFP format.

Oregon (12-0)*

Texas (11-1)*

SMU (11-1)*

Boise State (11-1)*

Penn State (11-1)

Notre Dame (11-1)

Georgia (10-2)

Tennessee (10-2)

Ohio State (10-2)

Indiana (11-1)

Alabama (9-3)

Arizona State (10-2)**

*Receives automatic bid, first-round bye; **Receives automatic bid

Oregon, Texas, SMU and Boise State occupy the top four spots in the rankings as the projected highest-ranked conference champions. Of course, this could change based on how those four teams fare in their conference championships, as each team is playing for their respective conference…

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Publish date : 2024-12-02 11:15:00

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