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Nine Teams Eye Playoffs as Critical Matchups Loom
11/14/2025
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- Nine teams are projected to have at least a 79% playoff chance as the regular season ends.
- Iowa could secure a playoff berth by winning the Big Ten.
- USC and Notre Dame face critical upcoming matchups that could determine their playoff fate.
- The ACC champion could be left out of the playoff even if other ACC teams qualify.
- Upcoming games will significantly affect playoff selections and team standings.
