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College Football Chaos: Rivalry Week to Decide Playoff Fate
26 Nov
Summary
- Rivalry week's final games will determine conference championship matchups.
- An Alabama loss could open at-large playoff bids for Big 12 or ACC.
- Four Big Ten teams could potentially make the College Football Playoff.
College Football Playoff scenarios are intensifying as teams head into rivalry week, with championship game berths and playoff hopes on the line. The outcome of the highly anticipated Iron Bowl between Alabama and Auburn could dramatically alter the playoff landscape, potentially opening doors for at-large bids for teams in the Big 12 and ACC conferences.
Significant shifts are also possible in the Big Ten, where a unique set of circumstances could lead to an unprecedented four teams from the conference securing College Football Playoff spots. Several other conference tiebreakers, including those in the SEC, Big 12, ACC, and American, are detailed, highlighting the complex web of possibilities.
From SEC tiebreakers involving Texas A&M, Georgia, and Mississippi, to the Big Ten's potential for a four-team playoff contingent, and intricate scenarios in the Big 12 and ACC, the final regular-season games promise excitement. The American conference also faces complex tiebreaker situations that could impact its representation in the playoff.
