College Football Playoff Eliminator: Which Teams Are Out or Alive for a Berth After Week 10

The expansion to a 12-team College Football Playoff has increased the number of teams still in contention as the season progresses, reflecting a chaotic and unpredictable year. However, as the selection committee prepares to rank teams, many have been eliminated from the playoff race due to recent losses or poor performances.

In the ACC, teams like Georgia Tech, Virginia, and Miami remain in contention, while Wake Forest has been eliminated following a significant loss to Florida State. The Big 12 sees BYU, Cincinnati, and Utah still vying for a spot, with Kansas State and Houston being eliminated. The Big Ten has teams like Ohio State and Michigan still alive, but Nebraska is out after a loss to USC.

In the SEC, Texas A&M, Alabama, and Georgia are among those still in the hunt, whereas Tennessee has been removed from consideration. Notre Dame is also still alive in the independent ranks, while Temple and others in the American Athletic Conference have been eliminated.

The Mountain West has only San Diego