Playoff tiers: How 29 contenders to make the field of 12 stack up

ESPN breaks down 29 contenders vying for spots in the College Football Playoff's expanded 12-team field ahead of the first CFP committee rankings dropping on Tuesday. The analysis comes amid a shifting postseason picture following Week 9 results, with questions surrounding teams like Texas, Ohio State, and Miami. Key storylines include CFP bracket projections and how recent top-25 losses have reshuffled the playoff landscape.