College Football Playoff Race Intensifies After Week 13 Upsets

A chaotic weekend reshapes playoff projections, with top teams battling for key positions in the expanded 12-team format.

Ohio State, Georgia, Oregon, and Texas remain prominent contenders, though Michigan could disrupt Ohio State's playoff path in their upcoming rivalry game.
Indiana's playoff hopes are in jeopardy following a decisive loss to Ohio State, with Boise State emerging as a strong contender for a top-10 spot.
The ACC is positioned for two potential bids, with Miami and SMU set to clash in the conference championship, while Clemson remains in contention for an at-large spot.
Tennessee benefits from SEC chaos, climbing into playoff projections after Alabama, Ole Miss, and other SEC teams faltered last weekend.
The expanded 12-team playoff format amplifies stakes, with conference championships and final regular-season games set to determine critical seeding and at-large bids.