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25 Winningest Programs To Not Make The College Football Playoff

College Football Playoff: 25 winningest teams to not make the tournament

What are the 25 winningest programs to not make the College Football Playoff? Here are the top schools in the CFP era to miss out on the fun.

Cincinnati and Michigan were able to make the College Football Playoff last season. Their doors might have been blown off by Alabama and Georgia, respectively, but they at least brought some new energy to the mini-tournament.

The College Football Playoff has only been around for eight seasons and just 13 schools – Alabama, Cincinnati, Clemson, Florida State, Georgia, LSU, Michigan, Michigan State, Notre Dame, Ohio State, Oklahoma, Oregon, Washington – have played in it and just five won it all.

That means 90% of the FBS college football programs haven’t been in the post-season – at least the version that matters – since this grand experiment started.

That’s the equivalent of only 36 college basketball programs making the NCAA Tournament over the last eight years – which is a good idea, by the way, but I digress.

What college football programs were able to win a lot of games over the last eight years without the playoff payoff? 25 have won 60 or more games in eight seasons – averaging 7.5 a year, but it’s better than that considering some played a short schedule in 2020 – without getting the call.

If you didn’t get to 60 victories – no Texas, or Tennessee, or Nebraska, Michigan State, or North Carolina – you don’t get on the list. So with that, here are the 25 winningest teams to not make the College Football Playoff.

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25. USC

Wins Since 2014: 60
Best Season in CFP Era: 2017, 11-3, Pac-12 champion, Rose Bowl win
Realistic Chance To Make College Football Playoff This Season: Strong

Bottom Line: USC might be last on this list, but it’s got the best shot of going to the College Football Playoff this year with Lincoln Riley and a loaded all-star team ready to roll. The 2020 team would’ve had a case for the CFP if it won the Pac-12 title to finish 6-0 – it lost to Oregon, but no unbeaten Power Five champ has ever been left out. It’s been a disappointing run since going 12-1 in 2008. That’s all about to change.
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T22. NC State

Wins Since 2014: 61
Best Season in CFP Era: 2017, 9-4, Sun Bowl win
Realistic Chance To Make College Football Playoff This Season: Possible

Bottom Line: The Wolfpack have been strongly consistent since Dave Doeren took over, but they haven’t been able to get a turn in the ACC Championship mix – being in the same division with Clemson has something to do with that. This should be his best team yet, and if it can somehow get by the Tigers on the road, there’s a real shot at going 12-1 with an ACC Championship and a CFP shot. That’s a massive if, though.
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T22. Miami

Wins Since 2014: 61
Best Season in CFP Era: 2017, 10-3, ACC Championship loss, Orange Bowl loss
Realistic Chance To Make College Football Playoff This Season: Slim

Bottom Line: Miami flirted with something fun in 2017 with a 10-0 start before losing the last three games. However, had it beaten Clemson in the ACC Championship – it lost 38-3 – it would’ve been in the CFP. This year’s schedule is too tough for a reloading team – with road games at Clemson and Texas A&M – but new head coach Mario Cristobal might just restore the glory in a hurry.
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T22. Western Michigan

Wins Since 2014: 61
Best Season in CFP Era: 2016, 13-1, MAC champion, Cotton Bowl loss
Realistic Chance To Make College Football Playoff This Season: None

Bottom Line: Now-Minnesota head coach PJ Fleck led the way to a phenomenal 13-0 regular season with a MAC title in 2016, and it still wasn’t enough to get near the College Football Playoff. The Broncos have been good ever since, but they haven’t been able to come close to repeating the glory. They’ll be strong this season, but even if they can win at Michigan State and against Pitt – and can run through the MAC unbeaten – it still shouldn’t be enough for a CFP shot.
WMU Preview | Top 10 Players | Schedule

NEXT: College Football Playoff: Top 21 Programs To Not Make the CFP

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Texas football not included in AP Top 25 preseason rankings

The Longhorns will have to prove it on the field this year.

The first AP poll was released Monday morning, but Texas did not make the cut. Given the uncertainty surrounding the team, it’s hard to blame voters for not staking their reputation to Texas’ success.

The Longhorns came in just outside the Top 25 with 164 votes. Only Tennessee (180) received more Top 25 votes among teams that did not make the poll.

Injuries could play a role in Texas’ ranking. Losing Isaiah Neyor and Junior Angilau for the season could have significant ramifications for the team. In addition, the lack of proven commodities at quarterback and offensive line could be the reason for the wait-and-see approach.

On a positive note, the lack of attention could allow Texas to work in silence heading into the season. Michigan, Michigan State and Baylor enjoyed great seasons after not making last year’s Top 25 poll in Week 1.

The Longhorns have to prove it on the field, but have enough talent to have a strong season this year.

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5 teams that are listed as overrated in the preseason USA TODAY Sports AFCA Coaches Poll

Which five teams start 2022 overrated in the USA TODAY Sports AFCA Coaches Poll?

The preseason edition of the USA TODAY Sports AFCA Coaches Poll was released today. Iowa just missed out on making it into the preseason top 25. In fact, the Hawkeyes were quite literally the first team on the outside looking in.

USA TODAY Sports’ Scooby Axson listed the Iowa Hawkeyes among his five teams that got snubbed. What about the teams that flat-out got too much love? USA TODAY Sports’ Erick Smith took a look at five overrated teams.

Iowa and four others listed as snubs in the preseason USA TODAY Sports AFCA Coaches Poll

USA TODAY Sports’ Scooby Axson listed the Iowa Hawkeyes among his five teams that were snubbed in the preseason coaches poll.

USA TODAY Sports released its 2022 preseason AFCA Coaches Poll and the Iowa Hawkeyes were the first team on the outside of the top 25 looking in. For a team that won the Big Ten West last season and returns plenty of firepower defensively, it’s surprised some that Iowa starts outside the coaches’ top 25.

Iowa isn’t alone in that distinction, though. USA TODAY Sports’ Scooby Axson listed five teams, including the Iowa Hawkeyes, that were snubbed in the preseason AFCA Coaches Poll.

Iowa Hawkeyes ranked No. 28 in the Preseason CBS Sports 131

According to the preseason CBS Sports 131, the Iowa Hawkeyes are just on the outside of the top 25 looking in.

At least according to the CBS Sports experts, the Iowa Hawkeyes are on the outside of the top 25 looking in. In their Preseason CBS Sports’ 131 college football rankings, Iowa checks in as the nation’s No. 28 team. That’s down 10 spots from where the Hawkeyes were ranked headed into the Vrbo Citrus Bowl versus Kentucky.

Of course, the Wildcats handed Iowa a 20-17 defeat in the bowl game and sent the Hawkeyes into the offseason on a disappointing note. Since then, Iowa has been working to replace a star at center in Tyler Linderbaum, who was drafted No. 25 overall by the Baltimore Ravens.

In addition to Linderbaum offensively, the Hawkeyes will be looking to replace 1,000-yard rusher Tyler Goodson who is with the Green Bay Packers as an undrafted free agent.

Defensively, much of the retooling will come in the secondary. Gone are longtime starters Dane Belton, Matt Hankins and Jack Koerner. Still, there’s plenty of firepower defensively thanks to the return of star linebackers Jack Campbell and Seth Benson. Jestin Jacobs appears set to emerge as the Hawkeyes’ third talented linebacker in 2022.

Beyond that, the cornerback position boasts an All-American in Riley Moss and Iowa has a series of talented defensive linemen it feels great about. Figuring out how to get the most out of the quarterback competition in either Spencer Petras or Alex Padilla is what will set Iowa up to skyrocket up these rankings quickly.

As it stands, Iowa sees five Big Ten teams ranked in front of them in the initial CBS Sports 131 rankings of 2022. The top ten according to CBS looks like this: No. 1 Alabama, No. 2 Ohio State, No. 3 Georgia, No. 4 Utah, No. 5 Clemson, No. 6 Notre Dame, No. 7 Oklahoma, No. 8 Michigan, No. 9 Texas A&M and No. 10 Baylor.

The other Big Ten teams ranked in front of Iowa are No. 15 Wisconsin, No. 18 Penn State and No. 20 Michigan State. The Preseason CBS Sports 131 rankings are compiled from ballots of college football experts across CBS Sports and 247Sports and they will be updated weekly following the conclusion of week one action.

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Texas remains unranked, three Big 12 schools in latest AP poll

Even with Saturday’s big win against Rice, Texas remained outside the AP poll’s top 25. Only 22 votes were cast for the Longhorns.

Texas responded from its loss to Arkansas in a big way against Rice. Steve Sarkisian’s running game ran wild, getting the 58-0 win. The Southwest Conference record for the new head coach is now up to 1-1.
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Texas drops out of updated AP Top 25 Poll, Arkansas is now ranked

Only two Big 12 programs are ranked in the latest AP Poll.

Texas has dropped out of the updated AP Top 25 Poll after a disappointing loss to Arkansas in Week 2. Continue reading “Texas drops out of updated AP Top 25 Poll, Arkansas is now ranked”

Where Texas lands in the latest AP Top 25 Poll after Week 1

Here’s the full updated AP Top 25 Poll after Week 1:

After a strong showing in Week 1, Texas has moved up in the latest AP Poll. Continue reading “Where Texas lands in the latest AP Top 25 Poll after Week 1”

Where Texas ranks in Bleacher Report’s top 25 ahead of Week 1

Texas lands a little higher in Bleacher Report’s rankings ahead of Week 1.

College football already began for a handful of teams last week, but Texas’ season officially kicks off on Sept. 4 against Louisiana.

The Longhorns have had a big week to say the least. Steve Sarkisian named Hudson Card the starting quarterback to open the season, and Texas landed two four-star defensive lineman on the same day in Jaray Bledsoe and J’mond Tapp. Let’s just say the aura around the program is off the charts right now, exuberating confidence in the new staff to be successful.

Although Texas is starting the season ranked No. 21 in the AP Poll, the experts over at Bleacher Report felt more confident in the Longhorns when they released their top 25 ahead of Week 1. Whether or not they moved Texas up due to Card being the starter is not specified, but these rankings did come a day later, so perhaps some clarity at the quarterback position worked in Texas’ favor.

The Longhorns came in at No. 17, below schools such as Miami, Coastal Carolina, and Florida. They were listed ahead of programs like LSU, Indiana, Penn State, and Louisiana.

Texas has a great chance to soar up the rankings if they can string together some early wins against quality opponents. The Longhorns have everything working in their favor right now with a Sarkisian led offense where there is sure to be fireworks, and the defense could be one of the best units Texas has fielded in over decade with eight seniors and three juniors in their starting lineup.

This could very well be a huge season for a program who has been on the outside looking in for far too long.

USA TODAY updates college football top 25. Where is Ohio State?

USA TODAY updated its early college football top 25 and moved Ohio State up. Where does Ohio State land now?

After the spring football season went off relatively smoothly for most Ohio State and other college programs, we’ve seen a slew of projections when it comes to the top 25 teams heading into this fall. We even went out and performed the exercise ourselves.

Well, our mothership, national USA TODAY Sports also did the same, with Erick Smith in the driver’s seat for the exercise.

We don’t have to tell you that Ohio State is pretty high on this projection, as it has been with almost every single one we’ve seen, but where are the Buckeyes after the recent update. In the first way-too-early projection by Smith has OSU at No. 5 behind Alabama, Georgia, Oklahoma, and Clemson.

But now that has changed a wee bit. Let’s get to where Smith has Ohio State after all the fun of spring and beyond, and what he says about the Buckeyes in 2021.

NEXT … USA TODAY’s ranking of Ohio State football for 2021

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