College Football Playoff contenders face potential trap games this season
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 27, 2026, 8:46 AM
Last updated Aug 27, 2026
As the NCAAF season approaches, teams in the top 12 are at risk of trap games that could derail their playoff hopes. Among the highlighted potential pitfalls, Ohio State travels to Nebraska on November 21, while Oregon faces Michigan State the day before. Georgia's trip to South Carolina, also on November 21, comes as they look toward the conference title. Texas visits Missouri on November 7, with a challenging road game ahead of their matchup against LSU. The Fighting Irish contend with Navy on October 31, sandwiched between tougher games against BYU and Miami.
- •Ohio State plays at Nebraska on Nov. 21.
- •Oregon visits Michigan State on Nov. 20.
- •Georgia faces South Carolina on Nov. 21.
- •Texas travels to Missouri on Nov. 7.
- •Notre Dame faces Navy on Oct. 31.
- 8:46 AMYahoo Sports — One trap game that could derail every College Football Playoff contender
"The toughest tests aren't always against rivals or top-10 foes. We pick the overlooked matchup that could turn every top-12 team's season upside down.
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