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SEC secures five spots in latest College Football Playoff field projections

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 13, 2026, 1:37 PM

Last updated Sep 13, 2026

SEC secures five spots in latest College Football Playoff field projections

Summary

The Southeastern Conference holds five positions in the latest College Football Playoff Predictor released on September 13, 2026. This ranking follows a week of play featuring a victory by Texas over Ohio State and notable performances from other conference members. Georgia, LSU, Ole Miss, and Texas A&M also appear in the current 12-team projection alongside the Longhorns. While Texas coach Steve Sarkisian emphasized the need for better execution moving forward, the conference has regained a prominent position in the rankings. Other teams currently in the projected field include Notre Dame, Ohio State, Indiana, Miami, Michigan, BYU, and Boise State.

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By the Numbers

•Texas, Georgia, LSU, Ole Miss, and Texas A&M represent the SEC in the current projection.
•Texas secured a win over Ohio State in late night play on September 12, 2026.
•Boise State is currently identified as the leading Group of 5 program in the field.
•The projected bracket features first-round matchups including Boise State at Ohio State and Michigan at Ole Miss.

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What they're saying

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Texas' win over Ohio State capped a huge Week 2 for the SEC, which lands five teams in this week's College Football Playoff Predictor.
— Yahoo Sports

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