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Three Teams Projected to Miss College Football Playoff Despite Current 12-Team Bracket Spot

Three Teams Projected to Miss College Football Playoff Despite Current 12-Team Bracket Spot
World Sports · 04:37:00 - Thursday, 5 November 2026

An analysis by Bill Bender of The Sporting News projects that three teams currently positioned within the expanded 12-team College Football Playoff bracket will ultimately miss the postseason. The article examines the current standings and identifies the programs most at risk of falling out as the season progresses.

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