Which college football teams are actually safe in the 2026 College Football Playoff race, and whose postseason hopes could collapse in Week 10? Cam Mellor and Max Chadwick break down PFN's College Football Playoff probabilities ahead of the first CFP rankings. Georgia looks like an SEC favorite, but Alabama vs. LSU could swing the playoff picture dramatically. Ohio State faces major questions without Julian Sayin, while Indiana, UCLA and USC fight for Big Ten positioning. In the Big 12, Utah vs. BYU headlines a crucial weekend. The hosts also examine Texas, Ole Miss, Miami, Notre Dame, Wake Forest and the Group of Six race featuring Boise State, New Mexico and UTSA. Use PFN's FREE CFB Playoff Predictor → ---------------- **Chapters** 0:00 — First CFP Rankings and Week 10 Preview 3:26 — SEC Playoff Probabilities: Georgia and Ole Miss 6:58 — Texas' Path to the Playoff 9:34 — Kentucky's Playoff Outlook 12:15 — Alabama vs. LSU: Playoff Elimination Game? 14:36 — Tennessee and Missouri's Must-Win Games 17:16 — SEC Playoff Predictions 18:07 — Big Ten Playoff Probabilities 18:47 — Indiana's Playoff Chances 20:49 — UCLA's Undefeated Season 23:31 — Iowa and USC Playoff Scenarios 28:27 — Ohio State's Playoff Hopes Without Julian Sayin 30:41 — Big Ten Playoff Predictions 31:57 — Big 12 Playoff Probabilities 32:37 — Utah vs. BYU: The Holy War 36:20 — Texas Tech's Playoff Path 37:59 — Houston and Arizona's Playoff Chances 40:40 — Big 12 Playoff Predictions 42:13 — ACC Playoff Probabilities: Miami 44:24 — Notre Dame's Playoff Outlook 46:51 — Wake Forest's Playoff Chances 50:33 — Group of Six Playoff Race 50:53 — Boise State's Playoff Chances 52:09 — New Mexico's Playoff Path 55:29 — UTSA and the American Conference 58:43 — Final CFP Playoff Outlook Hit subscribe → ---------------- **MORE FREE PFN TOOLS** Additional approved college-football tool destinations required before publication. #CollegeFootball #CFBPlayoff #CFP

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Can Boise State hold off New Mexico and UTSA for the Group of Six College Football Playoff spot? PFN's playoff projections give the Broncos a 48% chance, but injuries and a competitive conference race leave the door open. Boise State remains the favorite after wins over Memphis and Texas State, though quarterback injuries complicate its path. New Mexico has emerged as a serious challenger behind Jason Eck and one of the country's strongest secondaries, with UNLV, Wyoming and Air Force still ahead. UTSA is another contender at 7-1, but its upcoming North Texas matchup and potential American championship opponent could determine its resume. The hosts believe UTSA may need both Boise State and New Mexico to lose another game to move ahead. Use PFN's FREE CFB Playoff Predictor → ---------------- Chapters 0:00 -- Group of Six Playoff Race 0:27 -- Boise State's Playoff Odds and Injuries 1:14 -- New Mexico's Playoff Path 2:36 -- Jason Eck and New Mexico's Rise 4:32 -- UTSA and the American Conference Race 6:19 -- New Mexico's Quarterback Challenges 7:05 -- UTSA's Path Past Boise State and New Mexico Hit subscribe → ---------------- MORE FREE PFN TOOLS #CollegeFootball #CFBPlayoff #BoiseStateFootball

The college football Week 9 results are in, and the race for the College Football Playoff is getting crazier by the week! Who deserves the No. 1 spot in the latest 2026 College Football Power Rankings? PFN's Cam Miller and Oliver Hodgkinson break down the biggest winners, losers, and surprises after another chaotic weekend, including Utah's dominant performance against Cincinnati, Georgia's statement win over Florida, USC's upset of Ohio State, and the growing questions surrounding Miami and Indiana. We examine whether Utah, UCLA, or Miami is the best team in college football, how BYU and Texas Tech stack up in the Big 12, and whether three-loss SEC teams could still make the College Football Playoff. Plus, we preview massive upcoming matchups featuring Utah vs. BYU, Georgia vs. Ole Miss, and Notre Dame vs. Miami, while examining the Group of Six playoff race involving Boise State, UTSA, and North Texas. Who should be ranked No. 1 after Week 9, and which teams are legitimate national championship contenders? Let us know your top five in the comments! Explore more college football rankings, analysis, and playoff coverage → Subscribe for more college football coverage → --- **MORE FREE PFN TOOLS** Start/Sit Optimizer → Trade Analyzer → Fantasy Mock Draft Sim → Playoff Predictor → #CollegeFootball #CollegeFootballRankings #CollegeFootballPlayoff