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College football analyst Robert Griffin III predicts the Alabama Crimson Tide and BYU Cougars will not be in the playoff, while Notre Dame and Miami will be included.

SEC powerhouse predicted to be left out by College Football Playoff committee

Matt De Lima

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Dec 7, 2025

Nov 22, 2025; Eugene, Oregon, USA; Oregon Ducks head coach Dan Lanning smiles before the game against the Southern California Trojans at Autzen Stadium.

The Oregon Ducks’ Playoff Path And Opponents Are Clearer Than Ever

Charlie Viehl

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Dec 7, 2025

Former Ohio State Buckeyes head coach Urban Meyer defended the Alabama Crimson Tide for their loss in the SEC title game.

Urban Meyer firmly believes three-loss team should make College Football Playoff

Matt De Lima

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Dec 7, 2025

Miami wide receiver Malachi Toney and the Hurricanes will wait to see if the selection committee puts them in the field as an at-large team.

Projecting College Football Playoff Bracket: What to Know About the Bubble Debate

Bryan Fischer, Pat Forde

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Dec 7, 2025

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Where things stand in the new AP top 25 college football rankings coming into the most important date on the 2025 calendar.

College football rankings: Predicting the AP top 25 poll after Championship Week

James Parks

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Dec 7, 2025

Nov 15, 2025; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; Notre Dame Fighting Irish head coach Marcus Freeman reacts after an Irish touchdown against the Pittsburgh Panthers during the second quarter at Acrisure Stadium.

Notre Dame Gets a Surprising Ally in Its College Football Playoff Push

Nick Shepkowski

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Dec 7, 2025

Alabama linebacker Deontae Lawson runs onto the field for the SEC Championship on Dec. 6, 2025.

Comparing Alabama Crimson Tide's Final CFP Resume Against Notre Dame, Miami

Christopher Walsh

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Dec 7, 2025

Sep 28, 2013; South Bend, IN, USA; Oklahoma Sooners quarterback Blake Bell (10) carries the ball as Notre Dame Fighting Irish linebacker Jaylon Smith (9) defends in the second quarter at Notre Dame Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Matt Cashore-Imagn Images

College Football Playoff bracket predictions: Bowl game projections for CFP teams

Jonathan Adams

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Dec 7, 2025

Indiana's Big Ten title highlighted a busy conference championship Saturday across college football.

Projecting the College Football AP Top 25 After Conference Championship Week

Mike McDaniel

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Dec 7, 2025

An SEC title game loss for Alabama leaves Kalen DeBoer's Tide in the thick of the CFP debate.

College Football Playoff debate centers around these 5 teams

Joe Cox

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Dec 7, 2025

What to expect in the College Football Playoff bracket after Indiana handed Ohio State its first loss of the season.

Predicting the College Football Playoff after Indiana shocks Ohio State

James Parks

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Dec 7, 2025

Which teams are moving up and down in the new AP top 25 college football rankings after an eventful Championship Week.

College football rankings: AP top 25 teams moving up, down for Bowl Season

James Parks

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Dec 6, 2025

Alabama lost by three scores in Saturday's SEC title game against Georgia.

Alabama Circulates Talking Points to Support Playoff Case After Blowout Loss in SEC Title Game

Mike McDaniel

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Dec 6, 2025

BamaCentral's Will Miller, Henry Sklar and Hunter De Siver in Mercedes-Benz Stadium

Instant Analysis from Alabama's SEC Championship Loss

Katie Windham

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Dec 6, 2025

Jacob Rodriguez and Texas Tech left no doubt in round two against BYU.

College Football Week 15 Winners and Losers: Pencils Down, Everyone

Patrick Andres

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Dec 6, 2025

Georgia players celebrate with head coach Kirby Smart during the SEC championship game. The Bulldogs beat the Alabama Crimson Tide.

Kirby Smart Finally Solved His Alabama Problem. Did He Solve the CFP Committee’s, Too?

Bryan Fischer

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Dec 6, 2025

Alabama quarterback Ty Simpson walks off the field after the SEC Championship loss on Dec. 6, 2025.

Alabama Snaps 17-Game Atlanta Win Streak: Notebook

Hunter De Siver

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Dec 6, 2025

Dec 6, 2025; Atlanta, GA, USA; Alabama Crimson Tide quarterback Ty Simpson (15) looks on during the first quarteragainst the Georgia Bulldogs during the 2025 SEC Championship game at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brett Davis-Imagn Images

Ty Simpson Didn't 'Make Easy Things Easy' Against Pressure in Loss to Georgia

Will Miller

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Dec 6, 2025

Alabama Crimson Tide head coach Kalen DeBoer watches on during warm ups before Auburn Tigers take on Alabama Crimson Tide at Jordan-Hare Stadium in Auburn, Ala. on Saturday, Nov. 29, 2025.

College Football Playoff rankings predictions: Alabama, Notre Dame in CFP bracket?

Jonathan Adams

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Dec 6, 2025

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