The College Football Playoff race is heating up as a three-loss team could potentially make an appearance in the playoff. Alabama and Clemson, two powerhouse programs, are in the running despite not having their best seasons. Clemson secured a spot in the ACC championship game, while Alabama is at the top of a group of three-loss SEC teams vying for a position in the playoffs. The debate is intense, with Miami also in the mix but lacking wins against ranked teams. If Clemson wins its conference championship, it could potentially knock Alabama out of the running for a playoff spot. Sporting News projects Oregon, Texas, SMU, and Boise State to have first-round byes in the playoffs, with matchups between Alabama and Penn State, Arizona State and Notre Dame, Indiana and Georgia, and Tennessee and Ohio State. Bubble teams like Miami, Iowa State, Ole Miss, South Carolina, and Clemson are also in contention, with their rankings determining their playoff fate. The playoff picture is complex, with various scenarios playing out depending on conference championship results. Fans are eagerly awaiting the final decision on which teams will make the cut for the College Football Playoff.
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