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Early predictions for what college football teams are in position to make the playoff in 2025.

Predicting college football's 12 most likely Playoff teams in 2025

James Parks
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Aug 14, 2025
Nov 19, 2022; Pasadena, California, USA; Southern California Trojans head coach Lincoln Riley reacts following the victory against the UCLA Bruins at the Rose Bowl. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-Imagn Images

Shift In Big Ten Power Rankings? Penn State, Ohio State Rise, USC Trojans Falls

Cory Pappas
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Aug 14, 2025
Nov 30, 2024; Los Angeles, California, USA; Southern California Trojans head coach Lincoln Riley and Notre Dame Fighting Irish head coach Marcus Freeman shake hands after the game at United Airlines Field at Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images

5-Star Recruit Schedules Busy Fall Visits: USC Trojans, Ohio State, Notre Dame

Kendell Hollowell
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Aug 14, 2025
Ohio State Buckeyes head coach Ryan Day walks the sideline during the NCAA football game.

Ohio State Coach Ryan Day Urged to Make Critical QB Decision

Matthew Schmidt
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Aug 13, 2025
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Nov 8, 2008; Los Angeles, CA, USA; Southern California Trojans coach Pete Carroll celebrates after game against the California Golden Bears at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum. USC defeated California 17-3. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee/Image of Sport-Imagn Images

Top-10 Winningest College Football Programs Ranked: USC Trojans Snubbed?

Teddy King
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Aug 13, 2025

Jan 20, 2025; Atlanta, GA, USA; Notre Dame Fighting Irish head coach Marcus Freeman against the Ohio State Buckeyes during the CFP National Championship college football game at Mercedes-Benz Stadium.

Marcus Freeman vs. the Nation’s Best: Where Does He Stand in 2025?

Nick Shepkowski
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Aug 13, 2025

Notre Dame quarterback CJ Carr during the Notre Dame Blue-Gold spring football game at Notre Dame Stadium on Saturday, April 12, 2025, in South Bend.

QB Stat That Should Have Notre Dame, Alabama, and Ohio State Fans Buzzing

Nick Shepkowski
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Aug 13, 2025

James Franklin needs to get over the hump at Penn State as the Big Ten aims for a third straight national champion.

Big Ten Football Preview: Third Straight National Title Could Be on the Horizon

Bryan Fischer
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Aug 13, 2025

These are the most important rematches on the 2025 college football schedule that could influence the national championship race.

Must-watch revenge games on the 2025 college football schedule

James Parks
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Aug 13, 2025

Urban Meyer shares one recruiting battle that he lost to Michigan that haunts him to this day

Trent Knoop
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Aug 13, 2025

The Missouri Tigers mascot Truman and Arkansas Razorbacks mascot Big Red get into a snowball fight during the second half of the game at Faurot Field at Memorial Stadium.

Big Ten proves Mizzou more SEC than Hogs fans give credit

Kent Smith
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Aug 13, 2025

Ohio State Buckeyes quarterback Julian Sayin (10) takes a snap during football training camp at the Woody Hayes Athletic Center on Aug. 1, 2025.

Ohio State Football QB Expected to Have 'Breakout' 2025 Campaign

Nathan Beighle
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Aug 13, 2025

Arch Manning will start for Texas this season as the most-watched QB in college football.

The 25 Most Intriguing College Football Quarterbacks for 2025

Pat Forde
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Aug 13, 2025

Ohio State Buckeyes cornerback Devin Sanchez (4) runs a drill during football training camp at the Woody Hayes Athletic Center on Aug. 1, 2025.

Ohio State Buckeyes' Star Freshman Expected to Make Massive Impact

Nathan Beighle
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Aug 13, 2025

Ohio State Buckeyes head coach Ryan Day addresses his team during the first football practice of the season at the Woody Hayes Athletic Center on July 31, 2025.

Ohio State Football Sets Historic Record with AP Poll Placement

Nathan Beighle
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Aug 12, 2025

Looking over last year's College Football Playoff field, we predict which of those teams won't make it in 2025, when looking at the updated odds.

What College Football Playoff teams from last season could miss it this year?

James Parks
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Aug 12, 2025

Ohio State Buckeyes head coach Ryan Day speaks to the media during the Big Ten NCAA college football media days.

Ohio State HC Sends Urgent Message to Buckeyes Fans

Matthew Schmidt
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Aug 12, 2025

Dec 1, 2024; Cincinnati, Ohio, USA;  Pittsburgh Steelers defensive tackle Cameron Heyward (97) and head coach Mike Tomlin before the game against the Cincinnati Bengals at Paycor Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Joseph Maiorana-Imagn Images

Former Ohio State Star Willing to Miss Games Amid Contract Situation

Ben Cooper
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Aug 12, 2025

Oct 19, 2024; Piscataway, New Jersey, USA; UCLA Bruins head coach DeShaun Foster during the second half against the Rutgers Scarlet Knights at SHI Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Vincent Carchietta-Imagn Images

Ranking UCLA's Most Important Games: No. 9

Connor Moreno
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Aug 12, 2025
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