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Sports · College sports · published 2026-08-27 · via The Athletic

Under-the-radar CFP contenders: 10 teams with a path to the playoff

The Athletic's model identifies Louisville, Virginia, and Kansas State as potential playoff sleepers. Louisville has a favorable ACC schedule and avoids Miami, while Virginia returns the Power 4's most experienced roster. Kansas State also has a path according to the simulations.

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