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CFP rankings winners and losers: 'SEC bias' is back; Notre Dame, Ohio State better not lose

CFP rankings winners and losers: 'SEC bias' is back; Notre Dame, Ohio State better not lose
World Sports · 06:39:09 - Thursday, 5 November 2026

An analysis by Bill Bender of The Sporting News published on November 4, 2026, examines the latest College Football Playoff rankings, identifying the winners and losers from the new standings.

The piece highlights a renewed perception of SEC bias in the rankings and stresses that Notre Dame and Ohio State must avoid any losses to maintain their playoff positions.

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