SEC teams jostle for playoff positions ahead of pivotal matchups
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 4, 2026, 4:30 PM
Last updated Oct 4, 2026
As the college football season progresses, SEC teams face significant tests this week. Texas comes off a dramatic comeback victory against Ohio State, while Georgia will visit Alabama in a highly anticipated clash. LSU rebounds after a loss to Ole Miss, while Florida tries to find its footing after a disappointing performance. Missouri, experiencing a resurgence, is also making a case for a playoff spot as it takes on Texas A&M. These matchups could alter the current playoff, as rankings are tightly contested in the conference.
- •Texas defeated Ohio State and faces Oklahoma next.
- •Georgia plays Alabama this week in Tuscaloosa.
- •LSU looks to bounce back against Kentucky after Ole Miss loss.
- •Florida attempts to regroup after a tough game.
- •Missouri aims for playoff contention against Texas A&M.
- 4:30 PMYahoo Sports — College Football Playoff Predictor: SEC chaos arrives, and we're only getting started
"The SEC is running out of fallback candidates for the top spot in college football. And good luck ranking any team after Texas, Georgia and Alabama.
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