CBS Sports outlines SEC expectations for College Football Playoff
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 30, 2026, 12:00 PM
Last updated Jun 30, 2026
The College Football Playoff is undergoing changes for the upcoming seasons, with the 2026-27 schedule already set. CBS Sports' Brad Crawford expressed expectations that several top SEC teams will advocate for playoff spots during conference championship weekend. This comes amidst criticisms of the SEC's postseason performance and ongoing discussions about the need for playoff expansion, especially if the conference fails to secure a leading number of participants in the playoff field. The SEC's historical success raises questions as it faces possible exclusion of prominent teams in the upcoming selection process.
- •College Football Playoff schedule for 2026-27 is confirmed.
- •Brad Crawford predicts SEC teams will petition for playoff bids.
- •SEC commissioner Greg Sankey's stance on playoff expansion is under scrutiny.
- •Recent SEC playoff performances have faced criticism amid changing team dynamics.
- •The Big Ten has won the last three national championships.
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"The College Football Playoff is set to undergo several changes in the coming years. Regardless of those adjustments, however, the 2026-27 schedule is already in place. Now, teams simply have to navigate the regular season and conference championship games to…
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