bye
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Yet due to scheduling quirks and tiebreakers, it’s Alabama that will play No. 4 Georgia for the SEC championship and a likely first-round playoff bye.
Now the Eagles get a bye next week before they are expected to face Concord De La Salle in the CIF Open Division state championship bowl game on Dec. 13 at Saddleback College.
From Los Angeles Times
The top eight receive a bye to the last 16, the next 16 go into a play-off round.
From Barron's
Friday's Bears at Philadelphia showdown is crucial as well, with each team trailing the Los Angeles Rams by a game in the fight for the NFC top seed and a playoff first-round bye.
From Barron's
Sundowns, who are seeking a ninth consecutive league title, received a bye as they were competing in the CAF Champions League.
From Barron's
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