College Football Playoff Seeding Shakeup: Texas Tech Secures Spot, Notre Dame Awaits Fate

The College Football Playoff field is nearly set after a dramatic championship weekend. Texas Tech locked up its place with a Big 12 title win on Saturday. Other pivotal games have shaped the final bracket ahead of Selection Sunday. The committee now faces its toughest debate for the final at-large spot.

According to Sports Illustrated, the bracket saw major updates as conference champions were crowned. The outcome has set the stage for a controversial selection between two powerhouse programs for the last berth.

Championship Results Reshape the Bracket

Texas Tech dominated No. 11 BYU 34-7 in the Big 12 championship game. This victory secured the Red Raiders their first outright conference title since 1955. They are now guaranteed a first-round bye in the playoff.

Their impressive defensive performance solidified their spot. The team’s significant investment in roster talent has paid off handsomely. They enter the postseason with considerable momentum.

In the American Athletic Conference, No. 20 Tulane defeated No. 24 North Texas. The 34-21 win earned the Green Wave a playoff berth. They are currently projected as the No. 12 seed.

The Final At-Large Berth Sparks Major Debate

The selection committee’s most difficult task now begins. The final at-large spot appears to be a direct choice between Miami and Notre Dame. This decision will define the entire Selection Sunday broadcast.

Notre Dame finished its regular season at 10-2. Its resume is complete and now subject to the committee’s judgment. Fans in South Bend will have an anxious wait.

Miami also presents a strong case with key wins. The Hurricanes’ performance against ranked opponents will be heavily scrutinized. Committee members will weigh strength of schedule and head-to-head comparisons carefully.

The debate mirrors the intense controversy of the 2014 selection process. Every metric and game film will be analyzed before the final vote. The chosen team will likely face a tough road trip in the first round.

The final College Football Playoff bracket will be revealed Sunday, culminating a weekend where championship results delivered both clarity and one last major seeding headache for the committee.

Thought you’d like to know

Q1: Did Texas Tech clinch a playoff spot?

Yes. Texas Tech clinched a playoff spot by winning the Big 12 championship game. They are guaranteed a first-round bye as a top-four conference champion.

Q2: Which team won the American Athletic Conference?

No. 20 Tulane won the American Athletic Conference championship. They defeated North Texas and have secured a playoff berth as the projected No. 12 seed.

Q3: Who is competing for the final playoff spot?

Notre Dame and Miami are the main contenders for the final at-large berth. The selection committee will debate their resumes to make the final choice.

Q4: What is the biggest committee decision left?

The biggest decision is choosing between Notre Dame and Miami for the last spot. This debate is the primary source of controversy before the bracket is finalized.

Q5: When is the playoff bracket officially revealed?

The full College Football Playoff bracket will be revealed on Selection Sunday. The show announces the matchups and seeding for the entire postseason field.