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BYU’s playoff hopes are far from dead. Here are the Cougars’ paths to the College Football Playoff.

By Salt Lake Tribune · November 11, 2026 · 1 min read
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A version of this story first appeared in the Eye on the Y newsletter. Subscribe here. The College Football Playoff is officially expanding from 12 to 24 teams starting next season. BYU head coach Kalani Sitake just wishes it were coming one season sooner.

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