The race for the College Football Playoff is one week away from November. A breakdown of where things stand in each Power Four league.

According to one ESPN analyst, the Texas Longhorns are still in a good spot to make the College Football Playoff, but they still have some left to prove.

With Ohio State humming along, you might be wondering when the first College Football Playoff rankings come out, and what the schedule of release is.

Both the SEC and College Football Playoff races should gain plenty of clarity in Week 9 of the 2025 season. The Southeast's premier college football conference is home to three ranked matchups on Saturday, each with major implications on the national landscape.

The last weekend in October means the pressure is on in the race for the College Football Playoff. Who is under the most pressure? We break it down.

LSU head coach Brian Kelly faces rising pressure amid a 5–2 start. David Pollack says Kelly doesn’t fit LSU’s culture and could be in trouble with another loss. Kelly’s massive $53 million buyout complicates any potential coaching change.

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