Playoff Round Predictions

Who Will Win the First 12-Team College Football Playoff? Experts Predict.

Six teams received votes, but there is an overwhelming favorite.

The New York Times - 20m

College Football Playoff schedule, where to watch: TV channels, stream, kickoff times for first-round games

The College Football Playoff kicks off with a bang this weekend with four on-campus first-round matchups

CBS Sports - 45m

College Football Playoff picks, schedule: Predictions against the spread, odds for first-round games

A closer look at the first-round matchups as the 12-team College Football Playoff era begins this weekend

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LOOK: Notre Dame blanketed in snow as Irish set to host first-round College Football Playoff game vs. Indiana

Indiana and Notre Dame may have to combat wintry conditions in the College Football Playoff

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College Football Playoff games: How a first-round loss would affect each team playing on opening weekend

Losing could have some serious consequences for all eight teams helping usher in the 12-team era

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College Football Playoff format: 12-team bracket, 2025 schedule, dates, first-round games, byes

The CFP Committee will debut the first 12-team bracket on Sunday. Here's everything you need to know

CBS Sports - 2h

Playoff predictions: Our reporters pick every game

Our college football writers predict the outcomes of each CFP matchup and choose their champion.

ESPN - 3h

College Football Playoff bracket, scores: Schedule, bowl games, championship dates, first-round kickoff times

How the 11 games of the first 12-team College Football Playoff are set up

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College Football Playoff predictions, odds: Best picks for Ohio State-Tennessee, other first-round games

Trust The Process with these picks as the first 12-team CFP kicks off this weekend

CBS Sports - 3h

College Football Playoff first-round picks; Chargers best Broncos with help from rare play; NFL Week 16 picks

The first 12-team College Football Playoff begins tonight, with Indiana at Notre Dame

CBS Sports - 5h

NFL Week 16: Why is there a Saturday NFL doubleheader in the heart of first round of College Football Playoff?

The NFL had to schedule Saturday games in Week 16 with their new Christmas slate

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College Football Playoff games, first-round picks: Ohio State must dominate, Notre Dame out to flip narrative

Top storylines to watch as the 12-team College Football Playoff era kicks off this weekend with first-round action

CBS Sports - 11h

College Football Playoff Round 1 predictions & what Diego Pavia's eligibility case means

Just before the College Football Playoff kicks off, Dan Wetzel, Ross Dellenger, and SI's Forde provide a final preview of the 12-team bracket. They discuss the potential for five to six different ...

Yahoo Sports - 22h

Fanatics Sportsbook promo for College Football Playoff, Round 1: Indiana and Notre Dame kick off CFP

Plus, what to know before you bet Indiana-Notre Dame, SMU-Penn State, Clemson-Texas and Tennessee-Ohio State

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2024 College Football Playoff First Round odds, prediction: Indiana vs. Notre Dame picks by expert on 9-1 run

Micah Roberts, on a 9-1 run on Indiana picks, has revealed his College Football Playoff First Round picks for the Indiana Hoosiers vs. Notre Dame Fighting Irish on Friday

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Who will win the first-round College Football Playoff games — and how will they do it?

What has to happen for each team to win its first-round matchup and advance to the CFP quarterfinals?

Yahoo Sports - 1d

College Football Playoff viewer's guide: What to know ahead of the first round

Indiana-Notre Dame, SMU-Penn State, Clemson-Texas and Tennessee-Ohio State kick off the postseason starting Friday.

NBC News - 1d

Who Will Win the College Football Playoff? Our Expert Predicts.

Six teams have the personnel, savvy and leadership to win it all, a columnist for The Athletic writes.

The New York Times - 1d

Michael Vick a GENIUS hire & 1st round playoff previews | College Football Power Hour

Caroline Fenton & Adam Breneman break down each of the four, first round, College Football Playoff games for this upcoming weekend.

Yahoo Sports - 2d

One big advantage for all eight teams in first round of College Football Playoff

Gauging the swing factors for the first four CFP games.

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Texas vs. Clemson: Key advantages for each team in first-round College Football Playoff game

Old history vs. new history meets for the first time in Austin.

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Penn State vs. SMU: Key advantages for each team in first-round College Football Playoff game

The game within the game at Beaver Stadium, where the two QBs have a lot of pressure on them.

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Ohio State vs. Tennessee: Key advantages for each team in first-round College Football Playoff game

The game within the game when Tennessee treks to Columbus for what should be a slugfest.

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Notre Dame vs. Indiana: Key advantages for each team in first-round College Football Playoff game

The game within the game when in-state schools Notre Dame and Indiana square up Friday night.

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College Football Playoff odds: Where Penn State-SMU, Ohio State-Tennessee rank among likely first-round upsets

Every CFP line is of a touchdown or more, but here's who we think could fall

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College Football Playoff bracket picks, predictions: Who will win first 12-team playoff?

The 2024 college football season was rife with drama, from beginning to end. Now it's time to determine a champion.

Yahoo Sports - 4d

Travis Hunter wins the Heisman & College Football Playoff Round 1 Preview

On today's episode of The College Football Enquirer, Dan Wetzel, Ross Dellenger and SI's Pat Forde react to Colorado star Travis Hunter winning the Heisman trophy. They recall his unique journey to ...

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Fantasy Football Week 15 Sleepers: Titans stars primed to get teams to next round of Fantasy playoffs

Why Will Levis, Calvin Ridley and Nick Westbrook-Ikhine are worth trusting with the playoffs on the line

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College Football Playoff ticket prices: Notre Dame vs. Indiana has highest get-in price of first-round games

Tickets for SMU vs. Penn State are significantly more affordable

CBS Sports - Dec. 10

College Football Playoff first-round games: How early weather forecasts look in South Bend, other campus sites

Three first round games could face below-freezing temperatures in the CFP

CBS Sports - Dec. 9

College Football Playoff first-round schedule, betting odds: Oregon opens as slight national title favorite

Four teams have odds of +450 or better to win it all.

Yahoo Sports - Dec. 8

2024 NFL playoff picture: Projecting the 14-team bracket; Steelers, Ravens to square off in wild-card round?

Also, a look at every team's chances of getting in the postseason

CBS Sports - Dec. 8

No. 1 Oregon outlasts No. 3 Penn State 45-37 for Big Ten title and 1st-round bye in playoffs

Dillon Gabriel threw four touchdown passes and No. 1 Oregon outlasted No. 3 Penn State 45-37 on Saturday night in the Big Ten championship, giving the Ducks a first-round bye and almost certainly ...

ABC News - Dec. 8