From Jon Joseph: This is the third article in a series examining the schedules of the ten teams with the best odds to win the 2026-27 College Football (CFB) National Championship. Is a team’s schedule a barrier or a boon to making the playoff field?

Here’s an obscure insight into the obvious: No team will win a Playoff if it isn’t in the field of contenders.

Dawgs…Is Your SCHEDULE Playoff Friendly?

Great article Jon! Thanks for all your contributions to OBD Forum.

I love that Mr. Snark is backed up by Mr. Facts!

Thanks again, Charles, for the superb editing job, and thank you, Mr. Smith, for all you do for the Forum and the kind comment.

Like everything in life, it is what it is, but where would Notre Dame finish if the Irish played Ohio State or Georgia's schedule? Possibly back on the postseason sideline; this time not by choice.

Beat Boise! (SP+ 39, and the highest-ranked G6 team.)