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Week 8 College Football Playoff predictions: Is a 3-bid Big 12 on the table?

Every year in college football, it feels like there is one week where complete carnage ensues all over the country. In 2026, that week was Week 7. The following teams all lost on Saturday: No. 1 Georgia, No. 2 Notre Dame, No. 5 Indiana, No. 6 Alabama and No. 7 Texas. No. 3 Miami (FL) just barely escaped unranked Florida State in double overtime to […] The post Week 8 College Football Playoff…

Week 8 College Football Playoff predictions: Is a 3-bid Big 12 on the table?

Week 8 College Football Playoff predictions suggest a possible 3-bid Big 12 in the mix. After a tumultuous Week 7 where top teams such as Georgia, Notre Dame, Indiana, Alabama and Texas all suffered losses, the conference is now in a strong position to earn more bids. BYU, Utah, and Houston emerged victorious on Saturday, further solidifying the Big 12's competitive top.

Ohio State, Ole Miss, and BYU are the current frontrunners for automatic bids, while Miami (FL), Georgia, Notre Dame, Tennessee, Alabama, Indiana, and UCLA still have chances to secure spots in the 12-team field.

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