Analysts update College Football Playoff predictions following week one games
ESPN NCAAF • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 8, 2026, 12:16 PM
Last updated Sep 8, 2026

Following the conclusion of week one, analysts are revising their College Football Playoff projections. The updated forecasts account for early season performances and shifts in team status across the. Experts are evaluating which programs currently hold the strongest positions for postseason contention. These assessments provide an initial look at the potential field of teams participating in the expanded format. Further adjustments are expected as more games are played throughout the remainder of the season.
- •Experts are updating College Football Playoff predictions on September 8, 2026.
- •The new forecasts follow the completion of the first week of games.
- •Analysts are evaluating team performances to determine potential postseason contenders.
- •Projections remain subject to change throughout the upcoming weeks of the season.
- 12:54 PMESPN NCAAF — College Football Playoff predictions after Week 1
"Find out which teams our experts think will make this season's CFP.
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