2025-26 College Football Playoff Previews: Each team's strengths, weaknesses and path to glory

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As we gear up for the second 12-team College Football Playoff, we’ll provide an in-depth breakdown of each contender, recapping their journey to this point and highlighting what makes them tick.

From their biggest strengths and glaring weaknesses to the path they’ll need to navigate to claim a national championship, we’ll give you everything you need to know to get ready for the most exciting time of the college football season.

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Click here for each team's 2025-26 College Football Playoff preview

1. Indiana Hoosiers

2. Ohio State Buckeyes

3. Georgia Bulldogs

4. Texas Tech Red Raiders

5. Oregon Ducks

6. Ole Miss Rebels

7. Texas A&M Aggies

8. Oklahoma Sooners

9. Alabama Crimson Tide

10. Miami (FL) Hurricanes

11. Tulane Green Wave

12. James Madison Dukes