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Path to the SEC getting 5 playoff teams (Vandy)
Posted on 10/26/25 at 7:22 am
Posted on 10/26/25 at 7:22 am
I think most people think the SEC playoff members right now likely look like
A&M
Bama
UGA
Ole Miss
Vandy
So how can a 5th get in?
The Big 10 could well be looking at 3 Ohio State, IU, and Oregon.
The big 12 will get 1 and G5 So that’s 5.
What works against this is it is looking likely Miami won’t play for its conference and get an at large meaning 2 from the ACC.
It seems we need ND and Miami to lose for the SEC to get 5 from what I can see
A&M
Bama
UGA
Ole Miss
Vandy
So how can a 5th get in?
The Big 10 could well be looking at 3 Ohio State, IU, and Oregon.
The big 12 will get 1 and G5 So that’s 5.
What works against this is it is looking likely Miami won’t play for its conference and get an at large meaning 2 from the ACC.
It seems we need ND and Miami to lose for the SEC to get 5 from what I can see
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Posted on 10/26/25 at 8:00 am to td01241
The ACC currently is on track for some situations that would leave multiple 11-1 teams. Its very important for the SEC that Georgia beat Ga Tech if the SEC is gonna max out bids
Posted on 10/26/25 at 8:17 am to scottydoesntknow
Agreed it’s gonna be a weird year.
Posted on 10/26/25 at 8:29 am to td01241
I’m pulling for Vandy. I would like to see GA Tech, Indiana, and Texas Tech also win out.
Unfortunately, I think Bama and UGA will be there, probably Ole Miss and Aggie as well.
I hope there’s controversy at the end of the day.
Unfortunately, I think Bama and UGA will be there, probably Ole Miss and Aggie as well.
I hope there’s controversy at the end of the day.
This post was edited on 10/26/25 at 8:32 am
Posted on 10/26/25 at 8:30 am to td01241
I have t looked at the remaining schedule but I believe Big 12 gets two teams in the CFP. Probably not deserved but that’s my projection.
Posted on 10/26/25 at 8:39 am to td01241
SEC will be lucky to get four teams in this year. Five is highly unlikely.
Most likely scenario rn is two teams each from B12 and ACC; one from G5; ND; and the remaining six split between SEC and B10.
Most likely scenario rn is two teams each from B12 and ACC; one from G5; ND; and the remaining six split between SEC and B10.
Posted on 10/26/25 at 8:39 am to td01241
Its going to be interesting to see what happens if Tennessee, Vandy, and Notre Dame all end 10-2. I still think Vols go 9-3 so that will eliminate them. But if Notre Dame gets in over 10-2 SEC teams thats just horse crap.
Posted on 10/26/25 at 8:40 am to td01241
It will be tough if ND wins out because the committee if anything can be argued at all will never want a 5-2 split with the Big 10 and SEC in bids. They will always lean to a 4-3 split.
Posted on 10/26/25 at 8:46 am to Gator Fever
Notre Dame has beaten no one.
Their schedule is a joke.
Their schedule is a joke.
Posted on 10/26/25 at 8:48 am to Gator Fever
Pay attention to Pitt. They have a dangerous, under the radar good team and they still play Notre Dame and Miami at home and Ga Tech on the road. They can shake the playoff picture up.
Texas, likewise, can play spoiler in the SEC. The fact that they pulled a rabbit out of their arse against our two worst teams these past few weeks is trouble. Had they lost those two games they would have quit but now they still have something to play for.
Posted on 10/26/25 at 8:48 am to Gator Fever
quote:we also need USC to lose - the stronger the look, the better case ND has
It will be tough if ND wins out because the committee if anything can be argued at all will never want a 5-2 split with the Big 10 and SEC in bids. They will always lean to a 4-3 split.
Posted on 10/26/25 at 9:44 am to TideSaint
They will just say ND has the 2 best losses- A&M and Miami. It would take a really good win resume for them to keep ND out of the playoff at 2 losses.
Posted on 10/26/25 at 9:53 am to Gator Fever
If Tennessee goes 10-2 our two losses are the best in the country - UGA and Bama. That is a big IF though
Posted on 10/26/25 at 9:57 am to VFL67
Who (good teams) would TN have wins over? TN might be a 2 loss team that would go over ND if it came down to that.
Posted on 10/26/25 at 9:58 am to scottydoesntknow
Thanks for highlighting this.
For the life of me, I cannot figure out the ACC.
What a shite show.
The BIG maybe only gets in three teams.
Not sure who the forth is outside of OSU, Indy, and Oregon.
For the life of me, I cannot figure out the ACC.
What a shite show.
The BIG maybe only gets in three teams.
Not sure who the forth is outside of OSU, Indy, and Oregon.
Posted on 10/26/25 at 9:59 am to Gator Fever
If vols went 10-2 we would have wins over OU and Vandy. A tall task with this defense
Posted on 10/26/25 at 10:00 am to Aggie in TN
I've watched a lot of Ga Tech the last two weeks. They are a bad team winning games in a bad conference.
Posted on 10/26/25 at 10:07 am to AUFANATL
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Pay attention to Pitt. They have a dangerous, under the radar good team and they still play Notre Dame and Miami at home and Ga Tech on the road. They can shake the playoff picture up.
Texas, likewise, can play spoiler in the SEC. The fact that they pulled a rabbit out of their arse against our two worst teams these past few weeks is trouble. Had they lost those two games they would have quit but now they still have something to play for.
Auburn can do it too against Alabama! With a different quarterback it is looking good to beat a team like Alabama.
Posted on 10/26/25 at 10:07 am to reggierayreb
Big 12 is the new WAC what a joke if they get 2 in
Posted on 10/26/25 at 10:26 am to td01241
I hate to be a downer but I could see UGA dropping another game or 2 if our defense keeps eating valium before the game.
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