ESPN Predicts the Final Record For All 16 SEC Teams Going Into Week 7

Texas faces scrutiny as Steve Sarkisian and Arch Manning underachieve, with a tough SEC schedule raising questions about coaching, wins and their futures.

Steve Sarkisian & Arch Manning Face Mounting Pressure

Ranking the Top 50 College Football Quarterbacks Right Now: Going Into Week 7

Ranking the 20 College Football Coaches On the Hot Seat Going Into Week 7

Ranking the 10 Most Overrated Teams in College Football Right Now (Week 7)

As kickoff for the 2026 college football season draws near, ESPN’s Football Power Index (FPI) supercomputer simulated thousands of regular-season scenarios to project the final 12-team College Football Playoff bracket. Stripping away subjective voter bias and preseason hype, the algorithm evaluated per-play efficiency, roster talent, and schedule difficulty to calculate every program's exact postseason odds. We expanded our master index to power rank the top 30 teams most likely to crash the playoff party. From top-tier titans like Ohio State, Texas, Georgia, Notre Dame, and Oregon leading the field, to dark horses and Group-of-Five contenders like Boise State, Utah, South Carolina, Florida State, and Virginia lurking on the bubble, we break down every program's FPI profile, projected record, and postseason odds. Check out our complete 30-team playoff projection to see where your team stands.

ESPN Ranks Top 45 College Football Teams With Best Chance to Make CFP Going Into Week 7

Phil Steele Ranks Top 12 College Football Teams That Will Surprise Going Into Week 7

Oklahoma&#039;s defense rattles Arch Manning and shocks Texas in the Red River, clouding the Longhorns&#039; playoff path while reviving the Sooners&#039; CFP hopes.

Oklahoma Stuns Texas as Arch Manning Struggles in Red River

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Craig Mish backs Florida to rebound against Texas, questions Arch Manning&#039;s NFL potential, and debates whether this quarterback class has any franchise stars.

Florida Gators Backed for a Turnaround Against Texas

Georgia beat Alabama 20-17, but a missed pass interference call on KJ Boldin&#039;s coverage of Rico Scott sparked debate without diminishing the Bulldogs&#039; win.

Georgia-Alabama Pass Interference Call Sparks Debate

Will Stein and Bob Chesney shine, while Lane Kiffin faces mounting criticism as LSU&#039;s costly roster stumbles into a brutal stretch of SEC games ahead.

Lane Kiffin & LSU Face Critical Early-Season Crossroads

Kalen DeBoer reacts to controversial calls in Georgia-Alabama, while the host ranks Georgia, Miami, Notre Dame, Indiana, and Ohio State in his top five.

Georgia-Alabama Officiating and College Football Top 5

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