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Can USC, Utah Make The CFP? Joel Klatt Names 10 Teams Outside Top 10 To Make CFP

After weeks of "College Football Playoff or bust" for teams like USC, who are the sleeper College Football Playoff teams that no one's talking about?

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In the third year of the 12‑team College Football Playoff format, analysts note that the pool of potential participants has widened beyond the traditional powerhouses. While Texas and Ohio State appear to be strong candidates after Week 3, several programs are highlighted as sleeper teams that could still earn a bid. Those include USC, which has been vocal about “CFP or bust,” as well as UCLA and Florida, each positioned to make their first playoff appearance if they maintain momentum. Joel Klatt’s list identifies ten teams outside the current top‑10 that could break into the field as the season progresses.

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