
Episode #286
From The Press Box | 2026 College Football Playoff Predictions: Our 12-Team CFP Field
Who makes the 2026 College Football Playoff? David and Matt put their preseason predictions on the record as they build their projected 12-team CFP fields on From The Press Box. The usual national powers are represented—but there are also some bold picks, potential sleepers and plenty of disagreement over which teams will still be standing when the regular season ends. The discussion also examines the strength at the top of the field, including Ohio State, Texas, Notre Dame, Miami, Oregon, Indiana and Georgia, and the potential first-round matchups that could emerge. ☘️ And then there's Notre Dame. After the Fighting Irish finished 10-2 and still missed last year's 12-team playoff, David and Matt discuss the consequences of remaining independent. Should Notre Dame continue enjoying the benefits of independence while accepting a more difficult path into the CFP—or is it finally time for the Irish to join a conference? Nobody knows what the 2026 playoff bracket will actually look like in December. That's exactly why making the picks in August is so much fun. Who are your 12 CFP teams—and who are we leaving out? #FromThePressBox #CollegeFootball #CollegeFootball2026 #CFP #CollegeFootballPlayoff #CFPPredictions #TexasFootball #OhioStateFootball #NotreDameFootball #IndianaFootball #GeorgiaFootball #TexasTech #TexasAMFootball The Write Team Podcast is a production of Write Team Services. *Support your local Write Team school district and your business with an INSANELY affordable monthly sponsorship of the podcast! Contact us to learn more! *Thank you to our Write Team Podcast sponsors! Stiles Electric Elysian Fields ISD Hallsville ISD Karnack ISD Smackover-Norphlet School District (AR)

