The 'curse' of the College Football Playoff first-round bye: Are top seeds' troubles a fluke?

Teams that receive a first-round bye are 1-7, with Indiana's Rose Bowl win over Alabama this year the only victory by a CFP top-four seed.

Jan 4, 2026 - 19:00
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The 'curse' of the College Football Playoff first-round bye: Are top seeds' troubles a fluke?
Teams that receive a first-round bye are 1-7, with Indiana's Rose Bowl win over Alabama this year the only victory by a CFP top-four seed.

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