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Tennessee football started strong with a 45-26 win over Syracuse, ranking eighth in ESPN’s FPI with a Power Index of 17.7, and are projected to have a solid season with a 50.4% chance to reach the College Football Playoffs. They are also considered a top contender in the SEC with a 9.3% chance to win the conference. The Vols will play their home opener against ETSU, with a high likelihood of victory according to ESPN analytics.
Urban Meyer confidently predicts the Oregon Ducks will win the College Football Playoff, citing their speed and his connection with Nike founder Phil Knight. Despite being the only unbeaten team, ESPN's Football Power Index ranks Oregon sixth, behind teams like Texas and Notre Dame. Oregon's high-powered offense, led by quarterback Dillon Gabriel, and a strong defense under coach Dan Lanning, position them as strong contenders. However, they must first face Penn State in the Big Ten Championship.
ESPN's Football Power Index has determined that the Oregon Ducks, Texas Longhorns, and Notre Dame Fighting Irish are guaranteed spots in the College Football Playoff, regardless of the outcomes of their upcoming games. Oregon remains undefeated, while Texas and Notre Dame each have one loss. Oregon will play Penn State in the Big Ten Championship, and Texas will face Georgia, the team responsible for their sole defeat. Notre Dame, being independent, awaits its playoff seeding announcement.
ESPN has updated its FPI Top 25 college football rankings after Week 11, with Alabama taking the top spot following a decisive win over LSU. Texas and Ohio State dropped to second and third, respectively, despite their own victories. Notre Dame and Ole Miss moved up, while Georgia fell two spots after losing to Ole Miss. The rankings reflect significant shifts due to key wins and upsets, with Miami dropping out of the top 10 after their first loss of the season.
ESPN's Football Power Index (FPI) has ranked the Georgia Bulldogs as the No. 1 team entering the 2024 college football season, with a 26.8 rating. The FPI gives Georgia a 78% chance of making the College Football Playoff and a 20% chance of winning it all. Georgia's strong ratings in offense, defense, and special teams contribute to their top ranking, despite a challenging schedule that includes games against Texas, Alabama, and Ole Miss. The Bulldogs open their season against Clemson on August 31.
Tennessee has surprisingly jumped to No. 9 in ESPN's 2024 Football Power Index (FPI) rankings, with a projected win total of 8.6 and a 36.6% chance to make the playoffs. Despite being commonly viewed as a Top 15 team, the Vols' high FPI ranking suggests strong projected performance from returning and new players under coach Josh Heupel. The challenging SEC schedule and key matchups against top teams like Georgia, Alabama, and Oklahoma are factors in their ranking.