College Football Enquirer

Is making the CFP with three losses possible? + Brian Kelly suing LSU

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Nov 13, 2025
As the regular season approaches its climax, key playoff questions arise: Can teams like Oklahoma and Texas still make the College Football Playoff with three losses? The discussion explores the implications of matchup stakes and the evolving value of conference championships. Off the field, Brian Kelly’s lawsuit against LSU adds drama to the coaching carousel, sparking debate about buyout norms. Meanwhile, Pat Narduzzi's comments on Notre Dame's impact stir controversy, raising concerns about team messaging and accountability.
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INSIGHT

9-3 SEC Playoff Path Is Narrow

  • A 9-3 SEC team can reach the College Football Playoff only if losses are narrow and other power-conference results break their way.
  • Committee values competitiveness in losses and strength-of-schedule across conferences.
INSIGHT

Rest May Beat Another Conference Game

  • Georgia could prefer skipping the SEC title to preserve health and get a favorable playoff seed and home first-round game.
  • The expanded playoff structure incentivizes strategic avoidance of conference championship risks.
INSIGHT

CFP Rules Devalue Championship Games

  • Recent CFP rule changes (bye allocation, neutral-site semis) have devalued conference championship games.
  • That erosion creates tension and might eventually force structural changes to championships.
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