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Early predictions for the college football teams in the best position to make the expanded playoff in 2024.

Predicting college football's 12 most likely Playoff teams in 2024

James Parks
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Aug 27, 2024
Nov 18, 2023; Fort Collins, Colorado, USA;  Colorado State Rams wide receiver Tory Horton (14) tries to make a catch in the second quarter against the Nevada Wolf Pack at Sonny Lubick Field at Canvas Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Michael Madrid-USA TODAY Sports

Texas Football Week 1 Preview: Colorado State Offensive Players to Watch

Matt Galatzan
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Aug 27, 2024
Jul 17, 2024; Dallas, TX, USA; Texas defensive back Jahdae Barron speaking at Omni Dallas Hotel. Mandatory Credit: Brett Patzke-USA TODAY Sports

Jahdae Barron Impressed by Colorado State Star Offensive Duo

Thomas Krilowicz
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Aug 27, 2024
Quarterbacks Quinn Ewers (3) and Arch Manning (16) talk during the first Texas Longhorns football practice of 2023 at the Frank Denius Fields on the University of Texas at Austin campus on Monday, March 6, 2023.

WATCH: Texas QB Quinn Ewers Pokes Fun at Arch Manning in New Dr. Pepper Commercial

Emma Hutchinson
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Aug 26, 2024
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Texas Longhorns quarterback Quinn Ewers during the first day with pads of the fall football camp at Denius Fields on Monday, August 5, 2024.

How Quinn Ewers Has Grown In Year 3 As The Texas Starting QB

Matt Galatzan
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Aug 26, 2024

Jan 1, 2024; New Orleans, LA, USA; Texas Longhorns running back Jaydon Blue (23) runs the ball against the Washington Huskies in the 2024 Sugar Bowl college football playoff semifinal game at Caesars Superdome. Mandatory Credit: John David Mercer-USA TODAY Sports

RB Jaydon Blue 'Willing to Do Whatever is Best' to Help Texas Succeed

Emma Hutchinson
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Aug 26, 2024

Missing Daughter Of Former MLB Pitcher Greg Swindell Last Seen With Ex-Boyfriend Facing Arrest

Stefan Stevenson
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Aug 27, 2024

Texas Longhorns tight end Gunnar Helm (85) celebrates the touchdown against Oklahoma Sooners defense in the second quarter during an NCAA college football game at the Cotton Bowl on Saturday, Oct. 7, 2023 in Dallas, Texas. This game makes up the119th rivalry match up.

Texas TE Gunnar Helm 'Taking It All In' Ahead of Senior Season

Isa Almeida
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Aug 26, 2024

Texas Longhorns running back Jaydon Blue (23) is pushed tackled near the endzone by Washington linebacker Edefuan Ulofoshio (5) during the Sugar Bowl College Football Playoff  semifinals game at the Caesars Superdome on Monday, Jan. 1, 2024 in New Orleans, Louisiana.

Texas Plans for Better Red Zone Efficiency in 2024

Evan Vieth
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Aug 26, 2024
Nov 11, 2023; Fort Worth, Texas, USA; Texas Longhorns head coach Steve Sarkisian congratulates Texas Longhorns offensive lineman Kelvin Banks Jr. (78) after a score in the first quarter of an NCAA college football game at Amon G. Carter Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Ricardo B. Brazziell-USA TODAY Sports

Steve Sarkisian 'Very Impressed' With New Texas Punter

Zach Dimmitt
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Aug 26, 2024

Oct 5, 2022; Orlando, Florida, USA; Southern Methodist Mustangs running back Velton Gardner (24) scores a touchdown during the first quarter against the UCF Knights at FBC Mortgage Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mike Watters-USA TODAY Sports

Texas Football's Newest Transfer 'Fits The Mold'

Zach Dimmitt
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Aug 26, 2024

Michael Terry III

Texas Lands Recruiting Prediction for 5-Star Michael Terry III

Zach Dimmitt
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Aug 26, 2024

Nov 18, 2023; Fort Collins, Colorado, USA;  Colorado State Rams wide receiver Tory Horton (14) celebrates a long pass reception in the third quarter against the Nevada Wolf Pack at Sonny Lubick Field at Canvas Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Michael Madrid-USA TODAY Sports

Texas Football Week 1 Opponent Preview: Colorado State

Matt Galatzan
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Aug 26, 2024

Texas Longhorns quarterback Quinn Ewers during the first day with pads of the fall football camp at Denius Fields on Monday, August 5, 2024.

Texas QB Quinn Ewers Forming New Chemistry With Transfer WRs

Zach Dimmitt
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Aug 31, 2024

Georgia Bulldogs coach Kirby Smart is one of just three active head coaches who have won a national championship.

Forde-Yard Dash: Way, Way Too Early Look at the 12-Team College Football Playoff

Pat Forde
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Aug 25, 2024

Texas Longhorns quarterback Quinn Ewers (3) evades a tackle by Washington edge Bralen Trice (8) during the Sugar Bowl College Football Playoff  semifinals game at the Caesars Superdome on Monday, Jan. 1, 2024 in New Orleans, Louisiana.

Joel Klatt Predicts Texas as No. 6 Seed in College Football Playoff Bracket

Emma Hutchinson
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Aug 25, 2024

Texas Longhorns defensive back Kris Boyd (2) celebrates with Texas Longhorns fans after beating Oklahoma Sooners 48-45 during an NCAA college football game at the Cotton Bowl Stadium in Dallas Texas on Saturday, Oct. 6, 2018. [RICARDO B. BRAZZIELL/AMERICAN-STATESMAN]

Former Texas DB Carted Off in NFL Preseason

Zach Dimmitt
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Aug 25, 2024

Texas Longhorns quarterback Quinn Ewers (3) throws a pass during the game against Alabama at Bryant-Denny Stadium on Saturday, Sep. 9, 2023 in Tuscaloosa, Alabama.

Texas vs. Colorado State Updated Betting Odds Ahead of Season Opener

Isa Almeida
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Aug 25, 2024

Texas Longhorns running back Savion Red (17) carries the ball during the game against Texas Tech at Darrell K Royal Texas Memorial Stadium on Friday, Nov. 24, 2023.

Former Texas Longhorns Make Debut for Nevada Wolf Pack

Zach Dimmitt
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Aug 25, 2024
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