2025 College Football Playoff Bracket
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Alabama, Notre Dame hold final at-large spots
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The five highest-ranked conference champions will make the playoff, regardless of whether they are in the Top 25. The Group of 5 teams in contention for a playoff spot include the American conference champion -- either North Texas or Tulane -- as well as James Madison, 11-1 and favored in the Sun Belt championship.
There's intrigue surrounding the ACC Championship, too. If Duke upends Virginia, there's a chance two Group of Five champions appear in the final bracket for the first time. James Madison needs to take care of business in the Sun Belt to ensure a spot in the conversation should the Blue Devils make things interesting.