College Football Playoffs 2025-26 Bracket Elimination Scenarios in Week 11 After Poll

The initial College Football Playoff rankings have sparked discussion, particularly regarding the bottom half of the top 12. The Oregon Ducks are positioned behind Big 12 teams BYU Cougars and Texas Tech Red Raiders, both of whom are in the top 10. These two teams, ranked seventh and eighth respectively, are set to face off in Lubbock on Saturday, a match that could determine the Big 12's leading contender for an automatic playoff berth. Notre Dame rounds out the top 10, marking the cutoff for playoff inclusion due to the presence of ACC teams outside the top 10 and the inclusion of a top Group of Five team.

The Texas Longhorns, led by Arch Manning, are placed just outside the playoff cutoff at No. 11. Texas' upcoming schedule could significantly impact the playoff landscape, as the team is set to face the Georgia Bulldogs and Texas A&M Aggies, currently ranked fifth and third, respectively. Texas' recent victory over Vanderbilt and its head-to