Gunner Stockton leads Georgia in strong Week 4 showing for playoffs

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Last updated Sep 29, 2026

Gunner Stockton leads Georgia in strong Week 4 showing for playoffs
Summary

Week 4 of the 2026 college football season saw significant movement in the College Football Playoff race. Gunner Stockton and Georgia made a compelling statement, helping their team solidify its postseason aspirations. The Boise State Broncos are now identified as frontrunners after a decisive win over the Western Michigan Broncos, boosting their playoff chance to 33.7%. Other notable performances include Texas maintaining its high playoff probability despite a close game against Tennessee. Meanwhile, Florida emerged as a surprise contender with strong backing from its new coach, Jon Sumrall, while Alabama's Keelon Russell shined as the highest-graded quarterback this week. As playoff predictions take shape, teams like Notre Dame and Oregon are also in contention, each facing critical upcoming matchups.

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  • •Boise State has a 33.7% chance of making playoffs after Week 4 win.
  • •Texas remains a contender with a 91.9% playoff probability.
  • •Florida has significantly improved to a 58.4% playoff chance after beating Ole Miss.
  • •Alabama quarterback Keelon Russell is the top graded FBS QB this week.
  • •Notre Dame holds an 87.7% chance and faces tough matchups ahead.
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With Week 4 in the books, the 2026 college football season is a third of the way through, and a clear(ish) picture of the best teams in the country is (and isn’t) starting to emerge. How did the results from last weekend shape the race to the 12-team tournament? Our College Football Playoff predictions provide a pathway to the postseason and the ultimate glory.

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