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. The latest set of tweaks were made to favor Notre Dame and maybe some mid-level champion of a big-name…
The College Football Playoff (CFP) has finally been established for the 2026 season, bringing together 12 teams to compete for the ultimate title. This playoff format, which has been in place since the previous year, has received mixed reactions due to its complex and often opaque decision-making process. While the new tweaks to the system aim to favor prominent programs such as Notre Dame and select big-conference champions, smaller teams may find it increasingly challenging to break into the bracket and potentially win games.
Despite these adjustments, the CFP continues to stand out as the most convoluted championship determination system among major sports in the United States and possibly beyond. Among the twelve teams making it to the playoff field, Notre Dame, Ohio State, and the eventual champion are the frontrunners for the top spots, with Notre Dame returning a strong roster, Ohio State showcasing promising talent, and the champion adding Indiana and Ohio State to the esteemed list of 12-team-playoff era champions.
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