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college-football1 month ago

Ole Miss and Tulane Clash in Key College Football Playoff Rematch

Ole Miss and Tulane, both with 11-1 records, are set to face off in the College Football Playoff, with Ole Miss led by quarterback Trinidad Chambliss and Tulane by Jake Retzlaff. Ole Miss, despite coaching changes and injuries, boasts one of the most explosive offenses, while Tulane relies on a versatile passing game and a strong turnover defense. The matchup features a rematch from earlier in the season, promising a competitive game.

sports1 year ago

College Football Playoff: Bracket Revealed and Key Matchups Analyzed

The 2024 College Football Playoff has expanded to a 12-team format, with Oregon, Georgia, Boise State, and Arizona State earning first-round byes as the highest-ranked conference champions. The first round features matchups like No. 9 Tennessee vs. No. 8 Ohio State and No. 12 Clemson vs. No. 5 Texas. Alabama and Miami narrowly missed the playoff, finishing just outside the top 12. The first round games are scheduled for December 20-21, with higher seeds hosting the matches.

sports1 year ago

College Football Playoff: 12-Team Format and Final Bowl Projections

The College Football Playoff is expanding to a 12-team format, with the top four conference champions receiving first-round byes. The new system guarantees spots for five conference champions, with first-round games held on college campuses. Notre Dame cannot receive a first-round bye due to its independent status. The playoff schedule includes first-round games on December 20-21, 2024, quarterfinals on December 31-January 1, 2025, semifinals on January 9-10, 2025, and the national championship on January 20, 2025.

sports1 year ago

Arizona State Dominates Big 12, Eyes College Football Playoffs

Arizona State secured a spot in the College Football Playoff after defeating Iowa State 45-19 in the Big 12 title game, despite being ranked No. 15. The Sun Devils, who joined the Big 12 this year, hope for a first-round bye, contingent on other conference outcomes, particularly the ACC title game between Clemson and SMU. The playoff structure, which awards byes to conference champions rather than the top four teams, is causing debate, as it may lead to lower-ranked teams receiving byes over higher-ranked ones.

sports1 year ago

Boise State Secures CFP Spot; Alabama's Playoff Hopes Analyzed

Boise State has secured a spot in the new 12-team College Football Playoff for 2024, according to projections. The playoff format awards the top four seeds to the highest-ranked conference champions, with Boise State being one of the teams likely to make the bracket. The projections are based on a model that simulates the rest of the season 100,000 times, considering factors like Strength of Resume and Strength of Record.

sports1 year ago

College Football Playoff Predictions: Who's In, Who's Out?

With Selection Sunday approaching, the College Football Playoff picture is taking shape, but uncertainty remains due to a season of upsets and inconsistent performances. Currently, 11 teams are considered worthy for the 12-team playoff, with several teams on the bubble, including Miami, SMU, Alabama, Mississippi, South Carolina, and BYU. The final spot could be influenced by the outcome of the ACC championship game between SMU and Clemson. The playoff seeding is expected to include Oregon, Texas, SMU, Boise State, Notre Dame, Penn State, Georgia, Ohio State, Tennessee, Indiana, Arizona State, and Miami.

sports1 year ago

Ohio State's Playoff Hopes in Jeopardy After Michigan Upset

The 2024 College Football Playoff projections highlight the top contenders for the new 12-team format, with Ohio State, despite a recent upset by Michigan, still having strong odds of making the playoffs. The top four seeds are reserved for the highest-ranked conference champions, with Ohio State, Oregon, Texas, and Georgia among the leading teams. The projections are based on advanced statistical models that simulate the rest of the season, taking into account each team's performance metrics and remaining schedule.

sports1 year ago

Alabama and Ole Miss Losses Reshape Playoff Picture

Recent losses by Alabama and Ole Miss have reshaped the College Football Playoff landscape, reducing the number of two-loss SEC teams in contention. With Florida defeating Ole Miss and Oklahoma upsetting Alabama, the focus shifts to whether the ACC can secure two spots in the playoff bracket. The top four seeds are reserved for conference champions, with Oregon, Georgia, Miami, and Boise State currently leading. At-large bids are open for teams like Ohio State, Penn State, Notre Dame, and Texas, while Alabama, Clemson, and others remain on the bubble.

sports1 year ago

Predictions for 12-Team CFP Bracket Amid SEC Shakeup and Miami's Fall

ESPN has projected a 12-team College Football Playoff field following Week 11, with Oregon, Texas, BYU, and Miami currently securing first-round byes as the highest-ranked conference champions. The playoff structure includes first-round games at campus sites, leading to bowl games and the national championship in Atlanta. Notable movements include Texas rising to a projected SEC champion, Miami dropping after a loss, and Boise State remaining the top Group of Five team. The rankings are subject to change as the season progresses.

sports1 year ago

College Football Playoff Picture: Rankings and Race to the Title

The 2024-25 college football season introduces a 12-team playoff format, with the top four conference champions receiving byes into the quarterfinals. Based on the latest CFP rankings, Oregon, Georgia, Miami, and BYU are the top four seeds. The first-round matchups include Boise State vs. Ohio State, Alabama vs. Texas, Notre Dame vs. Penn State, and Indiana vs. Tennessee. The quarterfinals will be held at major bowl games, with semifinals at the Orange or Cotton Bowl, leading to the national championship in Atlanta.

sports1 year ago

"College Football Playoff Expands to 12 Teams with New 5+7 Model"

The College Football Playoff has approved an expanded format starting in the 2024 season, which will include five conference champions and seven at-large bids. The number of conference champions was reduced from six to five due to realignment and the disintegration of the Pac-12. The highest-ranking conference champions will secure the five slots, ensuring representation from outside the ACC, Big Ten, Big 12, and SEC. The CFP selection committee will determine the seven at-large bids, with no limit on teams from one conference. The top four conference champions will receive first-round byes, and the quarterfinals, semifinals, and national championship will be played at neutral sites.

sports1 year ago

"College Football Playoff Adopts 12-Team Format, Alters Conference Champion Spots"

The College Football Playoff will adopt a 5+7 format, with five conference champions and seven at-large selections, starting next season. This decision comes after the university presidents overseeing the CFP unanimously voted to adjust the format due to realignment and the disassembling of the Pac-12, reducing the spots reserved for conference champions from six to five.

sports1 year ago

"College Football Playoff Adopts 5+7 Format, Expands Playoffs to 12 Teams"

The College Football Playoff has unanimously approved a 5+7 format for its 12-team playoff beginning next season, reducing the spots reserved for conference champions from six to five and increasing at-large selections to seven. The move was prompted by realignment and the disassembling of the Pac-12, ensuring at least one team from outside the power conferences will make the field. The first-round byes will go to the top four ranked conference champions, and the quarterfinals and semifinals will be hosted by New Year's Six bowl games. The national championship will remain at a neutral site, with next season’s title game scheduled for Jan. 20 in Atlanta.

sports1 year ago

"CFP Adopts 5+7 Format, Alters Conference Champion Spots"

The College Football Playoff has approved a 5+7 format for its 12-team playoff beginning next season, reducing the spots for conference champions from six to five and increasing at-large selections to seven. The move was prompted by realignment and the disassembling of the Pac-12, with the top five conference champions and seven at-large bids being determined by the CFP selection committee. The first round of the playoffs will see teams seeded fifth through 12th playing on the home field of the higher-ranked team, and New Year’s Six bowl games will host the quarterfinals and semifinals. The national championship will remain at a neutral site, with next season’s title game scheduled for January 20 in Atlanta.