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CFP Field Set: Duke's Wild Ride & Blockbuster Bowls
1 Dec, 2025
Summary
- Duke could win ACC championship but play in Pinstripe Bowl.
- New 12-team CFP format begins with campus-based first round.
- Potential rematches and star QB matchups highlight bowl season.
The College Football Playoff's 12-team field is nearing completion, with the final selections due on December 7th. Duke presents a unique narrative, potentially clinching the ACC championship while still being projected for the Pinstripe Bowl against Penn State. This new playoff format expands the excitement beyond the championship contenders, offering several highly anticipated bowl matchups.
Several non-playoff bowl games are generating significant buzz, including a potential Cheez-It Citrus Bowl clash between Michigan and Texas, spotlighting rising quarterbacks Bryce Underwood and Arch Manning. Other intriguing matchups include Vanderbilt vs. Miami and Washington vs. Georgia Tech, providing a stage for emerging programs and standout players.
The playoff structure features campus-based first-round games, with SEC teams like Ole Miss potentially hosting playoff games. Quarterfinal matchups are slated for New Year's Day Six bowl sites, with predictions hinting at rematches and intense defensive battles, culminating in a championship game on January 19th in Miami.
