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Week 14 College Football: Who's In and Who's Out of the Playoff?
USASunday, November 30, 2025
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Top Teams Stay on Track, But Upsets Shake Things Up
- Texas A&M's Loss to Texas: The undefeated Aggies fell to their rivals, but the impact on the playoff picture remains uncertain.
- Playoff Contenders Secure Wins: Ohio State, Indiana, Georgia, Texas Tech, Oregon, Ole Miss, Oklahoma, Notre Dame, and Alabama all won, solidifying their top 10 positions.
Big Ten Championship: Ohio State vs. Indiana
- Big Implications: The winner likely gets the No. 1 seed and a Rose Bowl berth, while the loser could still secure a top-four seed and a bye.
- Questioning Championship Games: With the stakes so high, is there still a need for these championship games?
SEC Showdown: Alabama vs. Georgia
- Alabama's Hard-Fought Win: The Crimson Tide defeated Auburn, setting up a rematch with Georgia in the SEC championship.
- If Georgia Wins: Likely No. 2 seed and Sugar Bowl berth.
- If Alabama Wins: Could secure a top-four seed and a bye.
- Alabama's Shaky Ground: A loss might put them on the bubble, but they still have a good chance.
Big 12 Championship: Texas Tech vs. BYU
- Texas Tech Favored: A win secures their playoff spot.
- BYU's Upset Potential: If they win, they could steal a playoff berth, much to the dismay of Oregon, Ole Miss, and Oklahoma.
The Miami vs. Notre Dame Debate
- Notre Dame's Strong Win: Beat Stanford 49-20.
- Miami's Dominant Performance: Defeated Pitt 38-7.
- Committee's Dilemma: Should Miami's head-to-head victory over Notre Dame be the deciding factor?
- Mock's Projections:
- Notre Dame: 95% chance to make the Playoff.
- Miami: Just a 1% chance.
ACC Chaos: Cal Upsets SMU, Setting Up Rematch
- Virginia vs. Duke Rematch: Duke's win could open the door for James Madison to sneak into the Playoff as the fifth-highest-ranked conference champion.
- Mock's Projections:
- James Madison: 39% chance of making the Playoff.
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