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2026 College Football Playoff Rankings
By Katherine Langford
SEC would have occupied a quarter of the CFP spots since 2021 if the 24-team bracket had existed
Katherine Langford
Katherine Langford
Editor-in-Chief · Edina, MN
Katherine oversees editorial operations across all six brands. Before joining The Meridan Group, she spent 14 years at the Minneapolis Star Tribune, where she led the metro desk through its digital transformation. She holds a Master's in Journalism from Northwestern's Medill School.
More from Katherine →Editor-in-Chief · Tuesday, November 10, 2026 at 6:56 PM · 1 min read
The Southeastern Conference would have made up a quarter of the field over the past five years if the College Football Playoff had included 24 teams. CFP administrators and ESPN this week announced the expansion from 12 to 24 teams…
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