Top 15 Teams with the Best Chance to Make the College Football Playoffs

Louisville Cardinals

Louisville has consistently been among the top teams in the nation with their tough-nosed defense. The Cardinals hope to continue their winning streak and punch their ticket to the postseason as well.

ESPN FPI Chance to Make Playoffs: 27%

#4 Alabama Crimson Tide

The Crimson Tide are in their first season after Nick Saban’s retirement. So far, the team doesn’t look like they’ve missed a beat.

ESPN FPI Chance to Make Playoffs: 84%

#3 Ohio State Buckeyes

The Buckeyes entered this season fully loaded after multiple big offseason additions. Up to this point, they look like true contenders.

ESPN FPI Chance to Make Playoffs: 78%

#6 Tennessee Volunteers

The Volunteers entered this season looking to return to their dominant play and they’ve done just that.

ESPN FPI Chance to Make Playoffs: 73%

#2 Georgia Bulldogs

Georgia missed the playoffs altogether last season. This year, the SEC powerhouse hopes to make sure that doesn’t happen again.

ESPN FPI Chance to Make Playoffs: 70%

#5 Ole Miss Rebels

Ole Miss made headlines throughout the offseason with their monster transfer portal class. The Rebels have the talent and the coaching to make some noise if they make the postseason.

ESPN FPI Chance to Make Playoffs: 70%

#8 Miami Hurricanes

The Hurricanes finally found consistent quarterback play and it has changed the whole outlook of the program. Miami looks dangerous through the first few weeks.

ESPN FPI Chance to Make Playoffs: 53%

#9 Oregon Ducks

The Ducks just missed the postseason last year and they hope they’re not left on the outside looking in this season too.

ESPN FPI Chance to Make Playoffs: 49%

#10 Penn State Nittany Lions

Penn State has been seeking a CFP appearance in the program for a while now. This season could be the year it finally happens.

ESPN FPI Chance to Make Playoffs: 48%

#7 Missouri Tigers

Missouri put themselves back on the map after an impressive season last year. Now, they look to make it one step further and compete for a national championship.

ESPN FPI Chance to Make Playoffs: 46%

Notre Dame Fighting Irish

Notre Dame entered the season with high hopes for their program. Despite a bad loss to NIU early in the season, Marcus Freeman's squad still has a chance to make the CFP.

ESPN FPI Chance to Make Playoffs: 38%

UCF Knights

The Knights managed to land Arkansas-transfer KJ Jefferson in the portal this past offseason. And so far, the improved quarterback play looks to be a difference maker.

ESPN FPI Chance to Make Playoffs: 37%

USC Trojans

Lincoln Riley's team seems to have bounced back from their rough season last year. The Trojans hope to add to their strong start to clinch a CFP berth.

ESPN FPI Chance to Make Playoffs: 36%

Kansas State Wildcats

Kansas State lost their starting quarterback to the transfer portal in the offseason, but sophomore Avery Johnson has stepped in and helped lift KSU to a 3-0 start. The Wildcats continue to be a dark horse team to watch.

ESPN FPI Chance to Make Playoffs: 34%

Louisville Cardinals

Louisville has consistently been among the top teams in the nation with their tough-nosed defense. The Cardinals hope to continue their winning streak and punch their ticket to the postseason as well.

ESPN FPI Chance to Make Playoffs: 27%