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Vanderbilt QB's Playoff Boast Leaves SEC Host Speechless
19 Aug
Summary
- Vanderbilt QB Diego Pavia confidently declares Vanderbilt a national title contender
- Jeremiah Smith, Ohio State WR, tipped as Heisman favorite over star QBs
- Two unranked teams predicted to make the 2025 College Football Playoff
As the 2025 college football season approaches, Vanderbilt quarterback Diego Pavia has been making headlines with his confident declarations. In a recent interview with the SEC Network's Paul Finebaum, Pavia boldly claimed that Vanderbilt is a national championship contender, despite the team's 7-6 record last season.
Amidst the hype surrounding star quarterbacks like Arch Manning of Texas and Garrett Nussmeier of LSU, one player is tipped to captivate Heisman Trophy voters: Ohio State wide receiver Jeremiah Smith. The article suggests that Smith's exceptional talent and the Buckeyes' continued dominance could see him emerge as the nation's most incomparable player, potentially overshadowing the quarterback talent.
Looking beyond the traditional powerhouses, the article also predicts that two unranked teams will make the 2025 College Football Playoff. Drawing on the precedent of last year's playoff, where four teams unranked in the preseason qualified, the author believes the unpredictable nature of the Big 12 and the potential for dark horses to emerge could lead to a similar scenario in the upcoming season.
