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SEC and Big Ten Poised to Dominate College Football Playoff Field
11 Nov, 2025
Summary
- SEC and Big Ten likely to claim 6 of 7 at-large playoff spots
- Texas Tech and BYU could earn second Big 12 team a playoff berth
- Georgia Tech's playoff hopes hinge on defeating Georgia in final game
As of November 11th, 2025, the College Football Playoff picture is starting to take shape with three weeks remaining in the season. According to the article, the SEC and Big Ten conferences are poised to dominate the playoff field, likely claiming 6 of the 7 available at-large spots.
The ACC, once considered a contender for multiple playoff berths, has seen its chances diminished after losses by Louisville and Virginia last weekend. However, Georgia Tech remains a possibility if they can win their final three games, including a victory over rival Georgia.
The Big 12 could earn a second playoff team if Texas Tech and Brigham Young University both win out, setting up a rematch between the two in Arlington, Texas. BYU is currently projected to be in the playoff field, but their game against Cincinnati looms large.
In the Big Ten, Oregon and either Ohio State or Indiana are expected to secure playoff spots, leaving little room for other contenders like Southern California or Michigan unless they can pull off major upsets.
The SEC appears to have four playoff locks in Texas A&M, Alabama, Georgia, and Mississippi, leaving Vanderbilt, Oklahoma, and Texas to battle for the final at-large spot. The Longhorns' wins over the other two contenders give them the inside track, as long as they can split their remaining games against Georgia and Texas A&M.
