The College Football Playoff race is heating up, and The Next Round is asking the biggest question in college football: can the SEC really land FIVE teams in the 12-team CFP? We’re separating legitimate playoff locks from teams still fighting for a ticket, examining the Big Ten’s path to three bids, and identifying the Week 11 games that could turn the entire postseason race upside down.
🚨 INDIANA’S SCHEDULING SHAKEUP
- The 24-team College Football Playoff is officially coming in the 2027 season, while the 2026 playoff remains at 12 teams.
- New scheduling standards call for Power Four schools to play at least 10 qualifying regular-season games against conference opponents, other Power Four teams or Notre Dame.
- Curt Cignetti’s Indiana Hoosiers will have to adjust their 2027 slate—and Oregon, USC, Nebraska, Missouri, TCU and Texas Tech also face changes based on currently announced schedules.
- How will these rules reshape college football scheduling?
Jake Dickert on the elimination of the ACC Championship Game
Florida State coaching candidates
SEC Commissioner Greg Sankey sounds off
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