Top 10 Teams Most Likely to Be in the 2019-2020 College Football Playoff

1. Ohio State Buckeyes

   

   The Ohio State Buckeyes are the athletic teams that represent The Ohio State University, named after the colloquial term for people from the state of Ohio and the state tree, the Ohio Buckeye. The university's teams compete in the NCAA Division I as a member of the Big Ten Conference. The football team... read more

   Their dominant defense and offense with Justin Fields and J.K. Dobbins could lead them to the playoff.

   However, they have to get through Michigan, Penn State, and the Big Ten West Champion to get there.

   Ohio State is a good team and will finish undefeated or with one loss, but I wouldn't be surprised if they were left out in favor of a two-loss SEC non-champion.

2. LSU Tigers

   

   The Louisiana State University Tigers are based in Baton Rouge and compete in the Southeastern Conference (SEC). They are especially recognized for their achievements in football and baseball, with multiple national championships in both sports. The team's official colors are purple and gold, and their... read more

   LSU is arguably the best team in the country, and Alabama is not making the playoffs for the very first time.

   LSU has been extremely dominant, but they have an extremely tough conference schedule to get through.

   I like the Tigers to find a way in.

3. Clemson Tigers

   

   The Clemson Tigers are the athletic teams representing Clemson University. They compete at the NCAA Division I level, with their football team playing in the Football Bowl Subdivision. Clemson has been a charter member of the Atlantic Coast Conference (ACC) since the 1953-54 academic year.

   Most likely because they have an absolutely garbage schedule. The other top contenders have at least one pretty tough game left.

   Last three opponents by more than three touchdowns. Those who underestimate them will be sorry.

   Clemson has the talent to make the playoff but can't afford to get complacent in the mild ACC.

4. Alabama Crimson Tide

   

   The Alabama Crimson Tide refers to the 21 men's and women's varsity teams that represent the University of Alabama. These teams compete in the NCAA Division I as part of the Southeastern Conference (SEC). The football team is particularly well known, with numerous national championships.

   They just lost to Auburn. Two losses, no conference championship. Alabama is basically eliminated from the playoffs.

   An obvious favorite to make the tournament, barring any embarrassing losses in SEC play.

   Roll Tide. As a Penn State fan, I said, if you can't beat 'em, join 'em.

5. Oklahoma Sooners

   

   I actually thought the refs would let Oklahoma win (like they always do). No way can a talented team like Kansas State blow a 25-point lead. With one loss, the Sooners aren't eliminated yet, but they will be if they don't win the Big 12.

   A Jalen Hurts-led team with an above-average Big 12 defense and their hardest games behind them can't afford a major upset loss.

6. Georgia Bulldogs

   

   The Georgia Bulldogs and Lady Bulldogs are the athletic teams of the University of Georgia. The Bulldogs compete in NCAA Division I and are members of the Southeastern Conference. The football team, in particular, has won multiple national championships.

   Georgia, with their recent loss to USC, was knocked pretty far outside contention, but there is a long shot that they could get in. Lots of things would have to go wrong for Alabama and LSU, though.

7. Penn State Nittany Lions

   

   The Penn State Nittany Lions are the athletic teams representing Pennsylvania State University. They compete in NCAA Division I as members of the Big Ten Conference. The teams are commonly referred to as the Nittany Lions and include sports such as football, basketball, and wrestling. The nickname comes... read more

   A talented two-way team, they have a serious chance to beat their competition.

   However, I do not think that they will be able to finish well if they lose before week 13.

8. Notre Dame Fighting Irish

   

   The Notre Dame Fighting Irish are the athletic teams representing the University of Notre Dame. They compete in 26 NCAA Division I intercollegiate sports. Football remains independent, while most other teams compete in the Atlantic Coast Conference.... read more

   If Notre Dame wins out, they have a slim chance to make the playoff.

9. Auburn Tigers

   

   The Auburn Tigers football program represents Auburn University in the sport of American college football. The team competes in the NCAA Division I Football Bowl Subdivision as a member of the Southeastern Conference. Auburn's football program has won national championships and produced numerous NFL... read more

10. Minnesota Golden Gophers

    

    They just beat Penn State. Maybe they'll go undefeated in the regular season and then lose to Ohio State.

The Newcomers
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    Cincinnati Bearcats

    

    The Cincinnati Bearcats are the athletic teams representing the University of Cincinnati in Ohio. They compete in the American Athletic Conference and are especially known for their football and basketball programs. The teams also excel in other sports and wear red and black as their primary colors.

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    Iowa Hawkeyes

    

    The Iowa Hawkeyes are the athletic teams representing the University of Iowa, which is located in Iowa City, Iowa, United States. These teams compete in NCAA Division I sports and are members of the Big Ten Conference. The Hawkeyes are particularly known for their strong wrestling, football, and basketball... read more

The Contenders

13. Wisconsin Badgers

    

    The Wisconsin Badgers are the athletic teams representing the University of Wisconsin - Madison. They compete in NCAA Division I and are members of the Big Ten Conference. The program is recognized for its achievements in multiple sports, including football, basketball, and hockey.

    With a pretty easy remaining schedule, the only thing stopping them is the winner of the Big Ten East.

    Update: Ouch. No. They lost to Illinois. Ouch.

    They now have two losses. They are eliminated.

    Yeah, but they're still really good.

14. Baylor Bears

    

    The Baylor Bears are the sports teams of Baylor University. Baylor's men's teams are called the Bears, and several women's teams are referred to as the Lady Bears. The university competes in the NCAA Division I and is a member of the Big 12 Conference.

    Still undefeated because they haven't played anybody. Their best win was against Iowa State, 23-21.

15. Utah Utes

    

    The sports teams of the University of Utah, known as the Utes, compete in NCAA Division I and are members of the Big 12 Conference. The university is particularly recognized for its skiing and gymnastics programs, which have won multiple national championships. Their official team colors are red and... read more

16. Oregon Ducks

    

    The Oregon Ducks are the athletic teams that represent the University of Oregon, a public flagship research university located in Eugene, Oregon. The Ducks compete at the NCAA Division I level and are members of the Pac-12 Conference. Their football team is particularly well known for its innovative... read more

    A long shot Pac-12 team would be unlikely. It would take a lot of losses for this to happen.

17. Florida Gators

    

    The Florida Gators are the intercollegiate sports teams that represent the University of Florida in Gainesville, Florida. They compete in the Southeastern Conference and are known for their success in a variety of sports, including football, basketball, and track and field. The Gators have won numerous... read more

18. Washington Huskies

    

    The sports teams for the University of Washington, the Huskies compete in the NCAA Division I as part of the Pac-12 Conference. With strong rowing, football, and women's volleyball programs, the university has a storied athletic history and a tradition of excellence. Their school colors are purple and... read more

    With their two losses up to this point, it's nearly impossible they can bounce back.

19. Boise State Broncos

    

    The Boise State Broncos are the official athletic program of Boise State University. The Broncos compete in various sports as part of the NCAA Division I Football Bowl Subdivision in the Mountain West Conference.

    The football team is especially well known for its distinctive blue turf at Albertsons... read more

    The CFP has made it clear that G5 teams aren't eligible for the playoffs. UCF didn't even rank in the playoff's top 10 in 2017 despite being the only undefeated team in the nation that year.

    Update: They lost to BYU, so they won't even make the New Year's Six unless both SMU and App State lose a game.

20. Texas Longhorns

    

    The Texas Longhorns athletics program includes both extramural and intramural sports teams from the University of Texas at Austin. The Longhorns compete in NCAA Division I as a member of the Big 12 Conference. They have a storied history, with national championships in football, baseball, swimming, and... read more

    The Texas Longhorns will win it all.

21. Washington State Cougars

    

    The best and the coolest team in college history.

22. Michigan Wolverines

    

    The Michigan Wolverines represent 27 varsity sports teams at the University of Michigan. These teams compete in NCAA Division I and are members of the Big Ten Conference.

    All Wolverine teams participate in the Big Ten except for women's water polo, which competes in the NCAA interdivisional Collegiate... read more

23. Michigan State Spartans

    

    Michigan State University is a public research university in East Lansing, Michigan, United States. It is widely known for its men's basketball program, which has won two NCAA national championships. The university also has a strong academic reputation, particularly in education, business, and agriculture... read more

24. SMU Mustangs

    

    The Southern Methodist University Mustangs are based in Dallas, Texas. They compete in NCAA Division I athletics as part of the American Athletic Conference. Known for their football and basketball programs, the Mustangs have a rich athletic tradition dating back to the early 20th century, and their... read more

25. Appalachian State Mountaineers

    

26. Rutgers Scarlet Knights

    

    The Rutgers Scarlet Knights are the athletic teams representing Rutgers University - New Brunswick, located in Piscataway, New Jersey. They compete in NCAA Division I and are members of the Big Ten Conference. Rutgers is historically recognized as the Birthplace of College Football, having hosted the... read more

    Maybe Schiano will return and get them to the playoffs another year. I'd like to see that, not only because I respect Rutgers football, but because it will make Tennessee fans cry since Pruitt will screw it up.

27. Memphis Tigers

    

    The Memphis Tigers men's basketball team represents the University of Memphis in NCAA Division I men's college basketball. The Tigers have competed in the American Athletic Conference since 2013. They have appeared in multiple NCAA tournaments and reached the national championship game in 1973 and 2008... read more