The CFP race
the most likely field, the bubble, and the games that move it
Way too early
WEEK 1 · 2026
20 teams on the bubble entering week 1.
The bracket as of today
12 most likely teams, seeded by the sims · 1–4 get byes→
4
Georgia0–073%
Georgia0–073%Quarterfinal · vs winner of 5/12
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3
Ohio State0–080%
Ohio State0–080%Quarterfinal · vs winner of 6/11
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2
Notre Dame0–099%
Notre Dame0–099%Quarterfinal · vs winner of 7/10
Bubble watch
15–85% playoff odds, with the last week's movementGames of the week
ranked by playoff probability in play across the country…
… · ESPN
39 ppplayoff odds in play
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… · ESPN
23 ppplayoff odds in play
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… · ABC
27 ppplayoff odds in play
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… · ESPN
8 ppplayoff odds in play
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… · ABC
East Carolina at Alabama
Alabama 89%
22 ppplayoff odds in play
TBD
SAT SEP 5
22 ppplayoff odds in play
TBD
FRI SEP 4
19 ppplayoff odds in play
TBD
SAT SEP 5
18 ppplayoff odds in play
Based on 50,000 season simulations entering week 1, with preseason ratings projected from last season: way too early, enjoy responsibly. How the model works.


















