2026 college football futures: Proven expert spotlights two SEC teams to make or miss the College Football Playoff
SportsLine college football expert Thomas Casale gives his best bets to make or miss the CFP
loading...
loading...
College football is about to get underway and while plenty of programs have designs on being competitive, only 12 will ultimately be competing for a national championship through the College Football Playoff. Schools in Power 4 conferences have an edge with automatic berths, but at-large contenders are no joke. This was on display last year when Miami went to the national title game despite not winning its conference championship.
Which teams will make the College Football Playoff for the 2026-27 season, and which ones will miss out? SportsLine college football expert Thomas Casale has looked at the college football landscape ahead of the season and locked in his playoff best bets.
A frequent guest on national radio and TV shows to discuss college sports, Casale has been betting -- and winning -- for more than 30 years.
We can reveal Casale is backing one SEC team to return to playoff while he sees things playing out differently for another traditional conference powerhouse.
What are Casale's best bets to make or miss the CFP in 2026-27? Join SportsLine right now to see Thomas Casale's picks, all from the proven CFB handicapper!
GET VEGAS EXPERT PICKS FOR NFL, MLB, NBA, CBB, GOLF, NHL, HORSE RACING AND MORE - PLUS ADVANCED COMPUTER SIMULATIONS, WINNING TOOLS, AND MORE!
