The College Football Playoff will have 12 teams for one last time this season. A 24-team playoff has officially been approved. It will no doubt change the landscape of college football and potentially college athletics as we know it. First goes the way we do playoffs, next could go the conferences. We won’t really know how this will impact the game until we see it in action, but for the time being, it certainly does seem like a money grab by ESPN, doesn’t it? I figure the SEC has a lot to gain from this new arrangement, and I’m not sure that is great for the game either. Regardless, we are coming down the home stretch for this season. Here are our Top 3 2026 College Football Games Week 11.
No. 22 Missouri vs No. 1 Georgia
There is another new number one team in the country…the Georgia Bulldogs. Georgia was previously ranked first this season but fell in the rankings after their loss to Auburn. The Bulldogs looked like the best team in the country last week, beating Ole Miss 42-7. It was domination from start to finish. Missouri hasn’t been all that impressive and you could argue that they might not belong inside the Top 25. Georgia has been particularly dominant at home under Kirby Smart, and the offense is averaging more than 41 points per game. Gunner Stockton has been efficient, while the Bulldogs’ running game has really started to find its rhythm. Missouri has enough talent to make this interesting, but I don’t see the Tigers having the firepower to keep up. Prediction: Missouri 17 Georgia 35
No. 2 Utah vs No. 23 Arizona
The Holy War lived up to the hype and now Utah is the second-best team in the country. The Utes are in the midst of a magical season, but this week is not so easy. Arizona is coming off a miracle win where an onside kick saved their season against TCU. Arizona needs this win in the worst way. Beating the No. 2 team in the country could catapult them into the CFP. But that won’t be easy. The Utes have been one of the most balanced teams in the country, averaging 37.7 points and 468 yards per game. Quarterback Devon Dampier is a major part of that success, accounting for 20 passing touchdowns and another eight scores on the ground. He’s a difficult matchup for any defense. Arizona has the offensive firepower to make this close especially at home, but I think the Utes’ ability to control the game on the ground will be the difference, and I’m leaning Utah to remain unbeaten. Prediction: Utah 28 Arizona 25
No. 6 Texas vs No. 21 LSU
Texas has started to find its footing after a rocky stretch in October, winning three straight games to improve to 7-2. Now Longhorns head to Baton Rouge for one of their toughest tests of the season against LSU. The Tigers are coming off a disappointing 31-13 loss to Alabama, and their College Football Playoff hopes are hanging by a thread. A loss Saturday would make the road back extremely difficult. This is a fascinating matchup, especially with LSU playing at night in Death Valley. Texas has the defensive talent to win this game, but protecting Manning against LSU’s pass rush is a major concern. I think the home crowd makes a difference, and I’m leaning LSU in a close one. Prediction: Texas 30 LSU 32