Here's What The Expanded 12-Team CFP Bracket Would Look Like Right Now

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James Lang-USA TODAY Sports
If the 12-team expanded playoff were here this season, the SEC would land five teams in the initial bracket, according to Sports Illustrated's Ross Dellenger.

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Dellenger added that at the end of the season, there would likely be fewer inner-conference first-round matchups.

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GoldenGuy•45 months
I thought Bama was #6
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Poboytom•44 months
Good catch
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PeleofAnalytics•44 months
They got bumped down to 7 because TCU at 7 jumps them as they are the 4th rated conference champ.
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19•44 months
Cuz no one likes bana
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Between TheHedges•44 months
Bama sucks
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memphisplaya•44 months
All I see is an LSU/BAMA rematch as BR, LA and Birmingham SEC office burn
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Mr Boyles•44 months
I dig this!!
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Muahahaha•44 months
Tennessee's side of the bracket is much easier than Ohio State's side of the bracket. lol
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Hotgin•44 months
So basically and SEC West vs SEC East final four?
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CoyoteSong•44 months
Yes, beat Bama in the playoffs.
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