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 first playoff rankings may mean little as Notre Dame-Miami, Alabama-LSU, Georgia-Ole Miss and UCLA-USC reshape a wildly unpredictable season this fall.

College Football Playoff Rankings Face a Chaotic Week

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

Ole Miss can challenge anyone with its explosive offense, but Georgia&#039;s balanced attack and underrated defense give the Bulldogs an early edge in this clash.

Georgia vs. Ole Miss Preview: Bulldogs Hold the Edge

Georgia-Florida over 56.5 offers multiple paths to cash, with Florida&#039;s havoc defense, Georgia&#039;s scoring power, and turnovers creating short fields and points.

Georgia-Florida Over 56.5: Why the Rivalry Goes High

LATEST Zachariah Branch NEWS

Malachi Toney&#039;s surgery news pushes Miami-Notre Dame line to 7.5, fueling debate over his value and whether Miami can cover without its standout receiver.

Malachi Toney Injury Shifts Miami vs. Notre Dame Odds

The AP poll and playoff committee sharply disagree on Notre Dame, Alabama, Indiana and Utah, raising fresh questions about this year&#039;s postseason field.

AP Poll & Playoff Rankings Reveal a Huge Disconnect

Notre Dame sits 11th with one loss, sparking debate over whether a loss to Miami would end its playoff hopes or if a two-loss team could still get in.

Notre Dame's Playoff Fate Hinges on Miami Showdown

Craig Mish reports Malachi Toney will undergo surgery and miss the rest of the regular season, prompting disbelief, jokes and a fake-news debate on air.

Malachi Toney to Miss Remainder of the Regular Season

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