10 teams most likely to reach CFP for 1st time

College football rankings: 10 teams most likely to reach the CFP for the first time
In the era of College Football Playoff expansion, more and more teams will end up making the 12-team field for the first time ever. Last year saw several teams make it in for the very first time. Here are my 10 best guesses as to who makes it in 2025-26.
College football teams poised to spark 2025 playoff mayhem
Here's five teams across college football with a chance to spark playoff mayhem down the stretch in 2025:
Inside the SEC’s football schedule debate, and why College Football Playoff matters
Does the College Football Playoff appropriately award strength of schedule? That's a factor being debated as SEC decides schedule format.
Legendary college football coach Urban Meyer explains why he likes 14-team CFP system
College football saw its first expanded playoff system in 2024, with the Ohio State Buckeyes winning it all over Notre Dame in the end. However, the system was criticized by many, leading to discussion about how to fix it.
Paul Finebaum Names College Football Playoff Contender He Doesn't Believe In
For some schools across the country, the 2024 college football season marked a year of progress, with several teams making the College Football Playoff for the first time after years of near misses. One of these schools is the Penn State Nittany Lions.
College Football Playoff concerns impacting SEC football schedule expansion
Does the College Football Playoff appropriately award strength of schedule? That's a factor being debated as SEC decides schedule format.
Big Ten and SEC control future of the College Football Playoff
Michigan Athletic Director and former CFP Committee Chair Warde Manuel discusses the future of the CFP with Urban Meyer.
New-look College Football Playoff committee includes former Georgia
ATHENS — The College Football Playoff selection committee will have a new look for the 2025 season, the final year of the currently structured 12-team format, and it will feature some Georgia flavor.
Urban Meyer Reveals Why He Wants 14-Team College Football Playoff
There's a real possibility the College Football Playoff expands to 14 teams in 2026. While on "The Herd" this Tuesday, former Ohio State head coach Urban Meyer revealed why he's in favor of that switch.
Big 12 chief pushes back on SEC, Big Ten auto qualifier idea for College Football Playoff
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College Football Standings 2024-2025
Those of you who are familiar with the NFL standings probably know how simple it is to understand the system. Teams are awarded 1 win for a win, 1 loss for a loss, and 1 tie for a tie. At the end ...