As the College Football Playoff race enters Week 9, only three unbeaten teams remain in contention for the national championship, according to a Yahoo Sports report published Thursday.
The update, authored by Sammy Stava, highlights the narrowing field as the regular season progresses. The accompanying photo shows the ESPN CFP logo on a television camera ahead of the Miami Hurricanes versus Ole Miss Rebels semifinal at the VRBO Fiesta Bowl on January 8, 2026, at State Farm Stadium in Glendale, Arizona.
