ESPN unveils its projected College Football Playoff bracket, with Miami on top, four SEC teams in the field, and Ohio State at risk of missing out entirely.

College Football Playoff Bracket: Top Teams & Snubs

The playoff committee ranks Miami first, Utah third and Indiana fourth, fueling a debate over Texas, UCLA, BYU and Notre Dame&#039;s postseason credentials.

College Football Playoff Rankings Spark Major Debate

ESPN Ranks College Football's 3 Undefeated Teams by Strength of Schedule Right Now

Going 12-0 in modern college football is arguably the hardest feat in sports. As kickoff for the 2026 season approaches, ESPN’s Football Power Index (FPI) supercomputer simulated thousands of regular-season scenarios to calculate the exact win-out probabilities for every FBS program. Factoring in roster depth, efficiency ratings, and schedule difficulty, we expanded our master index to power rank the 10 teams most likely to finish the regular season undefeated. From Notre Dame, Texas Tech, Georgia, Indiana, and Ohio State leading the unblemished board to Miami, Oregon, Texas, Penn State, and UNLV lurking, we break down every program's FPI profile, team record, and path to perfection. Check out our full 10-team breakdown to see who could run the table.

ESPN Ranks College Football's 3 Undefeated Teams to Win Out Ahead of Week 10

As the 2026 college football season approaches, USA TODAY Sports assembled a 10-voter panel to power rank the top 25 head coaches in the country. Following a chaotic expanded playoff season and a wild coaching carousel, the master list features major shifts across every power conference. From established heavyweights holding down the top tier to rising program builders like Rhett Lashlee, Jon Sumrall, Clark Lea, Josh Heupel, and Sonny Dykes cracking the rankings, we break down every coach's career record, key achievements, and 2026 outlook. Check out our full 25-coach power rankings to see where your team's leader sits.

USA TODAY's Top 25 College Football Coaches: Records Going Into Week 10

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 College Football's 48 Teams With a Chance to Make CFP Going Into Week 10

Opponent: Minnesota Golden Gophers Location: Memorial Stadium, Bloomington, IN Why They Played: The Hoosiers and Gophers met for the first time since 2021 and just the fifth time since 2007. What The Game Meant: With no truly elite team in college football in 2026, Indiana just needs to keep winning. Saturday was the final game [&#8230;]

Game Wrap and Reaction: No. 4 Indiana 23 Minnesota 16 OT

Indiana vs. Minnesota betting analysis favors the under 40.5, with both Big Ten teams pairing strong defenses with weak offenses and quarterback injuries.

Indiana vs. Minnesota Prediction: Bet the Big Ten Under

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UCLA drops to eighth in the first official College Football Playoff rankings of the season as USC rises. Join the debate on team performances and SEC bias!

UCLA's CFB Playoff Ranking: Controversy and Insights!

Notre Dame’s Miami game could shape its playoff hopes, while Darian Mensah, Malachi Toney and Trinidad Chambliss battle in a quarterback-favored Heisman race.

Heisman Odds and Notre Dame’s Path to Beating Miami

BYU-Utah, Texas-Missouri and Alabama-LSU headline a pivotal weekend packed with conference title stakes and potential playoff elimination games ahead.

College Football Playoff Stakes Soar in Massive Weekend

Ohio State&#039;s strong defense and resume keep it in the bracket, but looming Big Ten losses and unbeaten UCLA could reshape the playoff race and seeding.

Ohio State's Big Ten Playoff Path Faces UCLA Threat

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