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Notre Dame, Georgia secure top seeds in projected College Football Playoff

CBS Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 11, 2026, 3:16 PM

Last updated Aug 11, 2026

Notre Dame, Georgia secure top seeds in projected College Football Playoff
Summary

The projected 12-team College Football Playoff field for the 2026 season has Notre Dame and Georgia as the top seeds. Other notable entrants include Ohio State, Miami, Texas, and Texas Tech, with first-round matchups set to feature teams like Boise State against Texas and LSU facing Texas Tech. Early-season matchups such as Texas vs. Ohio State and Oklahoma vs. Michigan are expected to impact the playoff picture. The projections will evolve throughout the season as teams compete for playoff positions.

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  • •Projected playoff field includes Notre Dame and Georgia as top seeds.
  • •Texas will face Boise State in the first round.
  • •LSU is matched against Texas Tech in another playoff game.
  • •Other notable teams include Ohio State, Miami, and Oregon.
  • •Early season games may affect playoff standings significantly.
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  • 3:16 PMCBS Sports — 2026 College Football Playoff bracket projection: Notre Dame, Georgia take top seeds
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Projecting the 12‑team field, first‑round matchups, quarterfinal picks, semifinal results and the national championship

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