Unranked teams Florida and Boise State eye College Football Playoff berths
CBS Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 19, 2026, 1:03 PM
Last updated Aug 19, 2026

As the college football season approaches, several unranked teams are poised to make an impact on the College Football Playoff race. Florida and Boise State are highlighted as strong candidates due to their quarterback play, depth, and favorable schedules. Florida, led by coach Jon Sumrall, aims to build momentum early, with a pivotal game against Auburn in Week 3. Meanwhile, Boise State seeks to leverage its history and newly rebuilt Pac-12 schedule to assert its position as the top Group of Six team this season. Early successes are necessary for both teams to establish themselves in playoff discussions.
- •Florida has a challenging schedule including away games against Texas and Ole Miss.
- •Boise State aims to navigate a competitive Pac-12 after transitioning from the Mountain West.
- •Florida needs an early win against Auburn to build playoff momentum.
- •Boise State's quarterback return is crucial for a playoff push.
- •Both teams are unranked but have opportunities for surprising playoff runs.
- 1:03 PMCBS Sports — College Football Playoff crashers: Florida, Boise State among unranked teams that could fight for CFP berth
"Eight unranked squads who could take the opinions of AP poll voters to heart and prove it this season
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