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Paul Finebaum calls out the College Football Playoff while questioning the path ahead for a historic college football program.
There has been enough recent movement in the talks to increase the chances that the super-sized CFP could be implemented next season.
Boise State entered the season among the favorites to claim that spot, and they remain in that spot thanks to the close loss to Oregon. If Boise State makes the cut, it would mark the second time in three years the Broncos would feature in the CFP, having qualified as the No. 3 seed in 2024.
New College Football Playoff teams, Power Four rivalries, Heisman finalists and so much more in our bold predictions for the 2026 season.
Does the Pac-12 have an automatic bid to the College Football Playoff? Here's what you need to know of the CFP rules of entry heading into 2026: