ESPN’s Football Power Index (FPI) rankings were released on Tuesday.
The initial rankings ahead of the 2023 college football season take into account a variety of factors, including returning starters, past performance, recruiting rankings and more.
The statistical system measures a team’s strength and predicts future performance. It is not meant to be a Top 25 poll of any kind. However, it does provide us with several interesting statistics and projections.
ESPN’s FPI lists 11 teams with the highest chances of reaching the College Football Playoff this season. We mention that specific number because after Oklahoma at No. 11, the percentages drop dramatically. The usual suspects are at the top of the rankings, with Ohio State leading the charge in every category.
Texas surprisingly has the fourth-highest chances of reaching the College Football Playoff this season behind Ohio State, Georgia, and Alabama. In order from least likely to most likely, here’s a look at the 11 teams with the highest chance of making the playoff in 2023 according to ESPN’s FPI rankings.