ESPN's Analytics Has One SEC Program as Long Shot to Make College Football Playoff originally appeared on Athlon Sports. The Florida Gators are 19-19 in three seasons under head coach Billy Napier, who just went 8-5 in 2024.

Tennessee’s first appearance in the College Football Playoff didn’t go as planned last season. Tennessee was in the headlines for the wrong reasons this offseason, losing quarterback Nico Iamaleava to the transfer portal after spring practice.

According to ESPN, Texas A&M has 34% chance to make the College Football Playoff, ranking 11th among 32 teams with at least a 10% chance.