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Free expert college football picks and predictions for the top games on the NCAA schedule.

Penn State vs. Clemson prediction 2025

See our expert college football prediction as Penn State and Clemson face off in the Pinstripe Bowl game — who wins, why, and what to expect in this marquee matchup.

Penn State vs. Clemson prediction 2025

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See our expert college football prediction as Penn State and Clemson face off in the Pinstripe Bowl game — who wins, why, and what to expect in this marquee matchup.

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LSU vs. Houston prediction for the 2025 Texas Bowl

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See our expert college football prediction as LSU and Houston face off in the Texas Bowl game — who wins, why, and what to expect in this marquee matchup.

BYU vs. Georgia Tech prediction 2025

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See our expert college football prediction as BYU and Georgia Tech face off in the Pop-Tarts Bowl game — who wins, why, and what to expect in this marquee matchup.

Georgia Tech vs. BYU score prediction 2025

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What the analytics predict for Georgia Tech vs. BYU in the Pop-Tarts Bowl game from an expert football model that simulates matchups and projects scores.

LSU vs. Houston score prediction 2025

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What the analytics predict for LSU vs. Houston in the 2025 Texas Bowl game from an expert model that simulates games and projects scores.

Penn State vs. Clemson score prediction 2025

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What the analytics predict for Penn State vs. Clemson in the Pinstripe Bowl game from an expert football model that projects scores.

Ohio State running back Jordan Hall (7) gets tackles by Miami (Fl) kicker Matt Bosher (25) during a kick return during the 2nd quarter of their NCAA football game at Ohio Stadium on September 11, 2010.

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Ohio State faces Miami in the Cotton Bowl. Find out the early odds and our preview, including a Cotton Bowl pick for the game between the two historic programs.

The guys on ESPN's College GameDay lock in their predictions for the first round College Football Playoff games today.

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The guys on College GameDay present their final predictions for college football's most consequential first round playoff games today.

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See our expert college football prediction as Oregon and James Madison face off in this College Football Playoff game — who wins, why, and what to expect in this marquee matchup.

Ole Miss Rebels vs. Tulane Green Wave prediction 2025

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See our expert college football prediction as Ole Miss and Tulane face off in this College Football Playoff game — who wins, why, and what to expect in this marquee matchup.

Miami vs. Texas A&M College Football Playoff prediction 2025

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See our expert college football prediction as Miami and Texas A&M face off in this College Football Playoff game — who wins, why, and what to expect in this marquee matchup.

James Madison vs. Oregon score prediction 2025

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What the analytics predict for James Madison vs. Oregon in this first round College Football Playoff game from an expert model that projects scores.

Ole Miss vs. Tulane score prediction 2025

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What the analytics predict for Ole Miss vs. Tulane in this first round College Football Playoff game from an expert model that projects scores.

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What the analytics predict for Texas A&M vs. Miami in this College Football Playoff game from an expert model that projects scores.

Alabama Crimson Tide vs. Oklahoma Sooners prediction 2025

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See our expert college football prediction as Alabama and Oklahoma face off in this College Football Playoff game — who wins, why, and what to expect in this marquee matchup.

Alabama vs. Oklahoma score prediction 2025

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What the analytics predict for Alabama vs. Oklahoma in the first round of the College Football Playoff from an expert model that projects scores.

In a poll conducted by The Athletic, 50% of the college football coaches picked this powerhouse program to win this year's national championship.

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Fifty percent of college football coaches polled picked the Georgia Bulldogs to win the national title. Read why they chose Kirby Smart and his roster over the Ohio State Buckeyes and Indiana Hoosiers.

College football analyst David Pollack believes a Big Ten powerhouse will win this year's national championship and create some school history in the process.

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Analyst David Pollack appeared on Yahoo Sports Daily to pick the No. 2 seed Ohio State to win the College Football Playoff, giving the program back-to-back national championships for the first time in school history.

Nov 15, 2025; Miami Gardens, Florida, USA; Miami Hurricanes quarterback Carson Beck (center) enters the field to warm up before the game against NC State Wolfpack at Hard Rock Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Sam Navarro-Imagn Images

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An upset of an SEC team is expected in the first round of the 2025 College Football Playoff

ESPN analyst Paul Finebaum believes only three programs have an honest shot to win this year's college football national championship.

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The 2025-26 College Football Playoff bracket is officially set, marking the second year of the 12-team format. While the expanded field was designed to provide

ESPN analyst Greg McElroy breaks down in detail the first-round matchup between the Alabama Crimson Tide and the Oklahoma Sooners during his Always College Football podcast.

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ESPN's Greg McElroy predicts the winner of the Alabama vs. Oklahoma College Football Playoff opening round game. The analysis examines the rematch in Norman, focusing on Ty Simpson, turnover regression, and key defensive matchups.

Army vs. Navy Game 2025 prediction, picks

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See our expert college football prediction as Army and Navy face off in this classic rivalry game — who wins, why, and what to expect in this marquee matchup.

Army vs. Navy score prediction 2025

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What the analytics predict for Army vs. Navy 2025 in this classic college football rivalry game from an expert model that projects scores.

Fox Sports college football analyst Mark Ingram II believes Indiana Hoosiers quarterback Fernando Mendoza deserves to be this year's Heisman Trophy winner.

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Mark Ingram II predicts Indiana Hoosiers quarterback Fernando Mendoza will win the 2025 Heisman Trophy after defeating Ohio State in the Big Ten Championship.

Fox Sports college football analyst Mark Ingram II is picking the Georgia Bulldogs to win this year's national championship, highlighting coach Kirby Smart as the program's key difference-maker.

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Mark Ingram II, Heisman winner and analyst, picks the Georgia Bulldogs to win the CFP National Championship. Discover why Ingram trusts Kirby Smart’s championship pedigree over favorites like the Ohio State Buckeyes and Indiana Hoosiers.