CFP Playoff Bracket, Scenarios and Bowl Projections After 2025-26 Week 10 AP Rankings

The most challenging playoff fight to figure out comes at the Group of Five level, where the Memphis Tigers replaced the South Florida Bulls in the Week 10 AP Top 25.

First CFP bracket comes out next week. Here's why these 5 teams are a lock

We interrupt your programming of firings and rampant speculation of potential hires (call Urban!) to draw attention to the College Football Playoff.
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Joey Galloway won’t be surprised if Ohio State isn’t No. 1 in initial CFP Top 25 rankings

Ohio State has been on top of the college football landscape since opening the season with a 14-7 win over then-No. 1 ranked Texas in Columbus. The Buckeyes jumped to No. 1 in the AP Poll Rankings and have remained there ever since.

Big Ten power rankings: Indiana, Ohio State, Oregon on top as cluster of two-loss teams pursues CFP bids

Based on records to date, the Big Ten has five options for a fourth bid: Iowa, Nebraska, Washington, USC and Michigan. They have the same number of losses (two) but different resumes. Our assessment of their CFP prospects, from best to worst:

Making the Case for Top CFB Teams That Could be No. 1 in the First CFP Rankings

In less than two weeks, for the first time this season, the College Football Playoff will begin its polarizing race to finality.
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Big Ten power rankings after Week 9: Iowa emerges as a dark horse CFP contender

Penn State hung around with Iowa in Week 8, then a week later, the Hawkeyes proved to be one of the bigger threats to steal an at-large bid to the CFP.

From CFP bracket to coaching changes, ask USA TODAY columnist Blake Toppmeyer anything

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