Paul Finebaum Names SEC Teams That Could Make The 12-Team Playoff Next Season

On Tuesday, ESPN's Paul Finebaum appeared on the “McElroy and Cubelic in the Morning” show and discussed which SEC teams can make the 12-team College Football Playoff coming next season.

Finebaum thinks the SEC has a good chance at getting three teams in the playoff next year and has Georiga and Texas at the top of his list.

Finebaum still likes Alabama's chances and mentioned Ole Miss, Missouri, and LSU as teams that will likely fight for the 3rd SEC spot in the playoff. Per SDS:

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Next in line, Finebaum has Texas behind Georgia and reiterated he really likes Alabama “depending on circumstances.” That belief in the Crimson Tide could change, but Finebaum said as of today he’s on board.

Behind that trio, Finebaum mentioned Ole Miss, Missouri and LSU as potential competitors. He explained this year “should be (Kiffin’s) defining season” and said the race will likely come down to “who is between 3 and 4?”

“If you have Georgia and Texas, I think Alabama and Ole Miss — you’re splitting hairs, who’s winning those games?” questioned Finebaum.

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