CBS Sports Updates 2026 College Football Playoff Bracket Projection

CBS Sports has updated its College Football Playoff bracket projection following Week 3 of the 2026 season.

Despite Saturday's loss to Ole Miss, LSU remains in the projected 12-team field, facing Notre Dame in the first round.

Here's a look at the updated bracket:

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1. Texas 3-0 (SEC champion)
2. Ohio State 2-1 (Big Ten champion)
3. Miami 3-0 (ACC champion)
4. Ole Miss 3-0
5. Georgia 3-0
6. Notre Dame 3-0
7. Indiana 3-0
8. Texas Tech 3-0 (Big 12 champion)
9. Alabama 3-0
10. BYU 3-0
11. LSU 2-1
12. Boise State 2-1

No. 11 LSU 2-1
The Tigers came up just short in Oxford in Lane Kiffin's emotional return to his former home. The big question coming out of that game, especially with top tight end Trey'Dez Green injured, is Sam Leavitt good enough to carry this team to the playoff? He looked skittish at times against a ferocious Rebels defensive line, rushing throws and looking to move out of the pocket quickly. He'll need to be better this weekend against an increasingly important home game against Texas A&M. Previous: 9

First Round Byes:
No. 1 Texas
No. 2 Ohio State
No. 3 Miami
No. 4 Ole Miss

First Round Matchups:
No. 12 Boise State at No. 5 Georgia
No. 11 LSU at No. 6 Notre Dame
No. 10 BYU at No. 7 Indiana
No. 9 Alabama at No. 8 Texas Tech

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The winner of LSU vs. Notre Dame goes on to face No. 3 Miami in the Quarterfinals.