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5 Teams on the Cusp of the CFP

Mike Farrell breaks down one team from each conference that could land in the playoff soon

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Tennessee head football coach Josh Heupel reacts in the rain on the sidelines during Tennessee's game against Georgia at Sanford Stadium in Athens
Tennessee head football coach Josh Heupel reacts in the rain on the sidelines during Tennessee's game against Georgia at Sanford Stadium in Athens

— Are we tired of Georgia and Alabama in the SEC, Clemson in the ACC and Ohio State and Michigan in the Big Ten? Kinda. But hope is on the way.

SEC: Tennessee

— The Vols have the right coach, they have a potent offense, and if they can shore up the defense, they can break through when the playoff is expanded. Alabama, Georgia, and LSU have all been there and won that and the Vols could be next.

Dec 30, 2022; Miami Gardens, FL, USA; Tennessee Volunteers quarterback Joe Milton III (7) throws a pass against the Clemson Tigers during the first half of the 2022 Orange Bowl at Hard Rock Stadium.

ACC: Florida State

— Clemson has been the bad boy in the ACC for nearly a decade but the Seminoles appear to be back and if they are to take the next step it will be soon with a loaded roster next season.

Florida State Seminoles head coach Mike Norvell on the sideline during a game against Florida at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium in Gainesville Fla., Nov. 27, 2021.

Big Ten: Penn State

— Drew Allar? Maybe. He has a big arm and a ton of potential and the defense at Penn State is always solid. They are bound to have a playoff season since they were robbed in 2016.

Sep 10, 2022; University Park, Pennsylvania, USA; Penn State Nittany Lions quarterback Drew Allar (15) runs with the ball during the fourth quarter against the Ohio Bobcats at Beaver Stadium. Penn State defeated Ohio 46-10.

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Big 12: Texas Tech

— Joey McGuire is the real deal and everyone else has had their moments save for Kansas, West Virginia, and Iowa State. Well, Texas hasn’t but they just have too many advantages to be on this list. Baylor, Oklahoma State, Oklahoma, Kansas State, and TCU have all had their time so watch for the Red Raiders soon.

Sep 24, 2022; Lubbock, Texas, USA; Texas Tech Red Raiders head coach Joey McGuire kisses his daughter Raegan as he hugs his wife Debbie after the Red Raiders defeated the Texas Longhorns in overtime at Jones AT&T Stadium and Cody Campbell Field.

Pac-12: Washington

— Michael Penix Jr. is back and USC, Utah, and Oregon have all had their moments. Is it time for Washington to get back to the playoff? Could be.

Nov 19, 2022; Seattle, Washington, USA; Washington Huskies quarterback Michael Penix Jr. (9) passes against the Colorado Buffaloes during the first quarter at Alaska Airlines Field at Husky Stadium.
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