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Predicting Every CFP Upset and Surprise Run
9 Dec
Summary
- Miami's late CFP jump over Duke sparks controversy.
- James Madison's coach is leaving for UCLA.
- Indiana could make a historic CFP run.
The College Football Playoff bracket has been finalized, marked by significant controversies including Miami's late surge for an at-large bid over Notre Dame and James Madison's selection despite ACC champion Duke's exclusion. Several teams are navigating coaching changes and potential player departures to the transfer portal or NFL draft.
Early round predictions anticipate Oregon dominating James Madison, and Mississippi overcoming Tulane in rematches. A closely contested game is expected between Miami and Texas A&M, with Alabama favored slightly against Oklahoma in a defensive battle. Quarterfinal matchups could see Oregon face Texas Tech in a high-octane game, Georgia favored against Mississippi, Ohio State expected to contain Miami, and Indiana predicted to upset Alabama.
Semifinal predictions pit Oregon against Indiana and Ohio State against Georgia, with Ohio State expected to advance. The championship game is projected as a rematch between Ohio State and Oregon, with Ohio State predicted to repeat as national champions after learning from an earlier loss to Indiana.
