The College Football Playoff (CFP) bubble has continued to evolve following Week 9 of the 2024 season, with analysts and fans closely tracking which teams are securing their place in the New Year’s Six bowl games and which are falling behind. The playoff picture remains in flux as teams face off in key matchups that could dramatically alter the landscape of the remaining schedule.
As the season stretches on, the focus has shifted to the CFP committee’s criteria for selecting teams, particularly their emphasis on strength of schedule and conference performance. With several top-ranked teams facing off against lower-tier opponents, the question remains whether their wins will be enough to secure a bowl spot, or if they will need to prove their worth against stronger competition.
Meanwhile, teams on the bubble are scrambling to secure victories while also maintaining their performance against top-tier opponents. The race for the final playoff spots is already shaping up to be one of the most intense in recent memory, with no clear favorites and numerous underdogs still in the mix for a chance to compete in the New Year’s Six games.