A 24-team College Football Playoff may favor strong SEC and Big Ten programs over Cinderella teams, but concerns remain about first-round blowouts again.

Will a 24-Team College Football Playoff Reduce Blowouts?

Miami climbs the AP Top 25 after an overtime win over Florida State, as college football parity, NIL spending and conference shifts reshape the playoff race.

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The 2026 college football season is fast approaching, and analyst Phil Steele released his complete schedule difficulty rankings. Auditing non-conference marquee games and power-conference slates, Steele power ranks the 25 programs facing the most punishing paths to the 12-team playoff. From Texas, Michigan, USC, Arkansas, and Oklahoma topping the list to heavyweights like Georgia, Alabama, Oregon, and defending champion Indiana navigating dangerous calendars, we break down all 25 schedules in the nation. Check out our full breakdown to see where your team lands.

Phil Steele's Top 25 Hardest Schedules For 2026: Going Into Week 8

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Texas draws skepticism as Notre Dame, Miami, Georgia, Alabama, Ole Miss and BYU fuel a chaotic college football playoff race packed with intrigue this weekend.

College Football Playoff Chaos as Texas Doubts Grow

Explore the push for a 24-team College Football Playoff, the sport&#039;s semi-pro shift, SEC parity, and why Florida&#039;s future looks bright under Summerall.

College Football Playoff Expansion and Florida's Future

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NIL, Player Rights, & the Protect College Sports Act

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