College Football Playoff projections suggest Big Ten, SEC could drop to six teams
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Nov 9, 2026, 2:09 PM
Last updated Nov 9, 2026
The College Football Playoff selection may see a decrease in teams from the Big Ten and SEC. In the past two years, these conferences secured a combined 15 of 24 playoff spots. Projections indicate they could fall to six teams in 2026, particularly if teams like Texas Tech and Wake Forest continue to win. Georgia, Utah, and Notre Dame are currently favorites for playoff berths, with several pivotal matchups ahead that could influence standings and selections. The official rankings are set to be announced soon, providing further clarity on the playoff picture.
- •Big Ten and SEC combined for 15 playoff spots in recent seasons.
- •Georgia, Utah, and Notre Dame are frontrunners for playoff berths.
- •Texas Tech and Wake Forest's performances could influence the final selections.
- •Official playoff rankings will be revealed soon.
- 2:09 PMYahoo Sports — College Football Playoff projections: Could Big Ten and SEC only get 6 teams in the 12-team field?
"The two big conferences have earned 15 of the 24 combined spots in the first two years of the 12-team playoff.
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