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Who's in? Who Wins? AP's Way Too Early Prediction for the 2026 College Football Playoff
AP projects a 12-team playoff field and says Oregon beats Texas 24-20 in Las Vegas for the title.
- The Associated Press released its 2026 College Football Playoff projections, with Oregon winning the championship by defeating Texas 24-20 in Las Vegas to cap the Ducks' dominant run.
- CFP executives updated rules to guarantee a playoff spot for Notre Dame if The Fighting Irish finish in the top 12, addressing their exclusion last year despite an 11th-place ranking.
- Ohio State remains a powerhouse despite losing 11 players to the NFL draft, while Texas generates buzz around quarterback Arch Manning as the Longhorns pursue a title.
- The 12-team playoff field kicks off with four campus games starting Dec. 18, with the championship match scheduled for Jan. 25 when two teams will compete for the title.
- Following recent conference title game snubs, the SEC may push for College Football Playoff expansion to 24 teams, aiming to resolve ongoing concerns over postseason access and parity.
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Who's in? Who wins? AP's way too early prediction for the 2026 College Football Playoff
The playoff that everyone wanted — make that, demanded — is now a fixture in college football. How will it shake out this year.
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Leaning Left4Leaning Right3Center7Last UpdatedBias Distribution50% Center
Bias Distribution
- 50% of the sources are Center
50% Center
L 29%
C 50%
R 21%
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