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ESPN Ranks College Football’s 15 Unbeaten Teams by Most Likely to Make the CFP

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Ranking College Football's 15 Unbeaten Teams by Most Likely to Make the CFP
ESPN Ranks College Football's 15 Unbeaten Teams by Most Likely to Make the CFP

The race for the College Football playoffs is taking shape. From national championship contenders to surprise programs, each team faces a different path to earning a playoff spot. ESPN ranks the 15 unbeaten teams by how likely they are to make the playoffs.
1) Miami Hurricanes
ESPN gives the Miami Hurricanes a 93.1% chance to make the College Football playoffs.

Miami's FPI Profile
- FPI Rank: 5
- Projected Record: 11.7-1.2
- Playoff Probability: 93.1%
- Win Conference Probability: 81.0%
- Win-Out Probability: 25.8%
- Make National Championship Game: 24.3%
2) Texas Longhorns
ESPN gives the Texas Longhorns a 91.0% chance to make the College Football playoffs.

Texas' FPI Profile
- FPI Rank: 4
- Projected Record: 10.8-1.8
- Playoff Probability: 91.0%
- Win Conference Probability: 31.2%
- Win-Out Probability: 20.8%
- Make National Championship Game: 27.3%
3) Notre Dame Fighting Irish
ESPN gives the Notre Dame Fighting Irish a 89.5% chance to make the College Football playoffs.

Notre Dame's FPI Profile
- FPI Rank: 3
- Projected Record: 11.2-0.8
- Playoff Probability: 89.5%
- Win Conference Probability: 0.0%
- Win-Out Probability: 39.4%
- Make National Championship Game: 24.3%
4) Alabama Crimson Tide
ESPN gives the Alabama Crimson Tide a 87.8% chance to make the College Football playoffs.

Alabama's FPI Profile
- FPI Rank: 6
- Projected Record: 10.7-1.9
- Playoff Probability: 87.8%
- Win Conference Probability: 28.2%
- Win-Out Probability: 14.8%
- Make National Championship Game: 24.1%
5) Georgia Bulldogs
ESPN gives the Georgia Bulldogs a 85.5% chance to make the College Football playoffs.

Georgia's FPI Profile
- FPI Rank: 2
- Projected Record: 11.0-1.6
- Playoff Probability: 85.5%
- Win Conference Probability: 32.5%
- Win-Out Probability: 22.2%
- Make National Championship Game: 25.6%
6) Indiana Hoosiers
ESPN gives the Indiana Hoosiers a 76.3% chance to make the College Football playoffs.

Indiana's FPI Profile
- FPI Rank: 7
- Projected Record: 10.9-1.7
- Playoff Probability: 76.3%
- Win Conference Probability: 30.2%
- Win-Out Probability: 18.7%
- Make National Championship Game: 16.6%
7) Texas Tech Red Raiders
ESPN gives the Texas Tech Red Raiders a 58.4% chance to make the College Football playoffs.

Texas Tech's FPI Profile
- FPI Rank: 11
- Projected Record: 11.0-1.7
- Playoff Probability: 58.4%
- Win Conference Probability: 35.0%
- Win-Out Probability: 23.4%
- Make National Championship Game: 4.6%
8) Utah Utes
ESPN gives the Utah Utes a 47.9% chance to make the College Football playoffs.

Utah's FPI Profile
- FPI Rank: 12
- Projected Record: 10.5-2.0
- Playoff Probability: 47.9%
- Win Conference Probability: 28.7%
- Win-Out Probability: 14.8%
- Make National Championship Game: 4.0%
9) BYU Cougars
ESPN gives the BYU Cougars a 33.7% chance to make the College Football playoffs.

BYU's FPI Profile
- FPI Rank: 16
- Projected Record: 9.3-3.1
- Playoff Probability: 33.7%
- Win Conference Probability: 19.7%
- Win-Out Probability: 1.6%
- Make National Championship Game: 1.8%
10) Nebraska Cornhuskers
ESPN gives the Nebraska Cornhuskers a 28.3% chance to make the College Football playoffs.

Nebraska's FPI Profile
- FPI Rank: 13
- Projected Record: 9.0-3.2
- Playoff Probability: 28.3%
- Win Conference Probability: 3.4%
- Win-Out Probability: 0.7%
- Make National Championship Game: 2.1%
11) James Madison Dukes
ESPN gives the James Madison Dukes a 28.1% chance to make the College Football playoffs.

James Madison's FPI Profile
- FPI Rank: 49
- Projected Record: 11.3-1.4
- Playoff Probability: 28.1%
- Win Conference Probability: 55.0%
- Win-Out Probability: 29.5%
- Make National Championship Game: 0.1%
12) Pittsburgh Panthers
ESPN gives the Pittsburgh Panthers a 27.7% chance to make the College Football playoffs.

Pittsburgh's FPI Profile
- FPI Rank: 23
- Projected Record: 9.6-2.7
- Playoff Probability: 27.7%
- Win Conference Probability: 7.4%
- Win-Out Probability: 1.8%
- Make National Championship Game: 1.0%
13) UCLA Bruins
ESPN gives the UCLA Bruins a 11.7% chance to make the College Football playoffs.

UCLA's FPI Profile
- FPI Rank: 35
- Projected Record: 8.6-3.4
- Playoff Probability: 11.7%
- Win Conference Probability: 1.2%
- Win-Out Probability: 0.5%
- Make National Championship Game: 0.4%
14) Duke Blue Devils
ESPN gives the Duke Blue Devils a 10.4% chance to make the College Football playoffs.

Duke's FPI Profile
- FPI Rank: 37
- Projected Record: 8.5-3.6
- Playoff Probability: 10.4%
- Win Conference Probability: 2.4%
- Win-Out Probability: 0.3%
- Make National Championship Game: 0.3%
15) North Dakota State Bison
ESPN gives the North Dakota State Bison a 8.0% chance to make the College Football playoffs.

North Dakota State's FPI Profile
- FPI Rank: 64
- Projected Record: 10.1-2.5
- Playoff Probability: 8.0%
- Win Conference Probability: 22.6%
- Win-Out Probability: 4.0%
- Make National Championship Game: 0.0%
The 15 Still Standing
Do you agree with these predictions?

Which undefeated teams will make it to the CFP? Who will flounder down the stretch?

Follow SportsGrid for more College Football coverage, predictions, and analysis throughout the season.
Ranking College Football's 15 Unbeaten Teams by Most Likely to Make the CFP
ESPN Ranks College Football's 15 Unbeaten Teams by Most Likely to Make the CFP

The race for the College Football playoffs is taking shape. From national championship contenders to surprise programs, each team faces a different path to earning a playoff spot. ESPN ranks the 15 unbeaten teams by how likely they are to make the playoffs.