CBS Sports has Miami #1 in this playoff model

[Ispyin]

Way-too-early 2026 College Football Playoff bracket projection

With an emphasis on schedules and roster talent, here's a look at next season's projected 12-team field

www.cbssports.com

 

[Cane&Abel]

at this point …. I’m not sure there will be any more kool-aid left for the rest of us!! … national media seem to really be buying what Mario is selling !

 

[Cognizantphotos]

Good thing is if we’re #1 we get to do semis at home.

 

[Handsome Squidbum]

looks like 3 seed is once again the best path.

 

[3rd-43]

looks like 3 seed is once again the best path.

3,4,5,6 seems to be ideal in this format

 

[Dwinstitles]

at this point …. I’m not sure there will be any more kool-aid left for the rest of us!! … national media seem to really be buying what Mario is selling !

Because it’s real this time.