The CFP race
the most likely field, the bubble, and the games that move it
Way too early
WEEK 13 · 2026
Week 13 is still ahead — here's the national picture entering week 13.
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…
… · ABC
70 ppplayoff odds in play
TBD
SAT NOV 28
73 ppplayoff odds in play
TBD
SAT NOV 28
59 ppplayoff odds in play
TBD
SAT NOV 28
61 ppplayoff odds in play
TBD
SAT NOV 28
Penn State at Maryland
Penn State 83%
58 ppplayoff odds in play
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… · ESPN
57 ppplayoff odds in play
TBD
SAT NOV 28
44 ppplayoff odds in play
TBD
FRI NOV 27
50 ppplayoff odds in play
…
… · ABC
52 ppplayoff odds in play
TBD
SAT NOV 28
42 ppplayoff odds in play
Based on 50,000 season simulations entering week 13, with preseason ratings projected from last season: way too early, enjoy responsibly. How the model works.


















