Oklahoma's path to its first College Football Playoff appearance since the 2019 season is dependent on beating Alabama in Week 12 and continuing its hot streak down the stretch ... with some help along the way.

Instead of simply pushing for a limited number of automatic qualifiers in the next version of the College Football Playoff, leaders in the Southeastern Conference are now suggesting they don’t want any at all.

The second unveiling of the College Football Playoff rankings is set to be revealed on Tuesday, Nov. 11. Follow along for updates.

College Football Playoff board of managers chairman Mark Keenum, who also serves as president of Mississippi State, revealed why the SEC wants to avoid the inclusion of automatic bids in future CFP formats.

SEC Commissioner Greg Sankey reaffirms opposition to automatic qualifiers as current season highlights potential issues

What changes have been made to the CFP format this season? Here's what to know about the 2025-26 College Football Playoff format.