From OutKick · Austin Perry · · 1m 40s
Which three-loss team could win College Football Playoff?
Oregon's three-loss team might sneak into CFP and make deep run.
In brief
Oregon's three-loss team might sneak into CFP and make deep run. Oregon, with three losses, could enter College Football Playoff and make a deep run despite recent injuries and a tough schedule. Originally reported by OutKick.
CFP rankings show three-loss teams
The selection committee ranked manufactured television narratives instead of actual on-field resumes for the College Football Playoff.
Five teams with three losses in CFP rankings
Oregon, South Carolina, Ohio State, Ole Miss and LSU sit between 16 and 21 with three losses and a legitimate shot at making the cut.
Ole Miss has strong quarterback and running back
Ole Miss has Trinidad Chambliss, a top quarterback, and Kewan Lacy, a strong running back, with wins over LSU and Missouri.
LSU's recent losses weaken their case
LSU lost to Ole Miss and has a poor win record, with a recent blowout loss to Alabama.
Ohio State's key player injured
Ohio State lost signal caller Julian Sayin for the remainder of the 2026 season and potentially beyond.
South Carolina's star players injured
South Carolina lost dynamic QB Lanorris Sellers and big-play wideout Nyck Harbor.
Oregon's recent performance improves
Oregon scored 41 points against Ohio State and has a strong final stretch with games against Michigan, Michigan State, and Washington.
Oregon's potential CFP run
Oregon could enter the College Football Playoff with a blisteringly hot offense and make a deep run despite being a three-loss team.
Oregon's CFP viability
Oregon is the most dangerous three-loss team left standing with a strong chance to make the College Football Playoff field.
The one thing
Oregon, with three losses, could enter College Football Playoff and make a deep run despite recent injuries and a tough schedule.
