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Ohio State Buckeyes wide receiver Jeremiah Smith (4) catches a touchdown pass in front of Tennessee Volunteers defensive back Jermod McCoy (3) during the second half of the College Football Playoff first round game at Ohio Stadium in Columbus on Dec. 22, 2024. Ohio State won 42-17.
The College Football Playoff’s first round was filled with decisive victories throughout the four games. The team that received the most criticism, in particular from SEC fans, the Indiana Hoosiers, lost by the smallest margin on the weekend in their game against Notre Dame.
Each of the home teams held serve in round one, with the Texas Longhorns, Notre Dame Fighting Irish, Penn State Nittany Lions, and Ohio State Buckeyes moving onto the quarterfinals.
Texas will take on Arizona State in the Peach Bowl. Boise State will face Penn State in the Fiesta Bowl. Oregon and Ohio State will square off in the Rose Bowl. Notre Dame will take on Georgia in the Sugar Bowl.
Round two will likely provide more competitive matchups in the College Football Playoff. So, how do the remaining eight teams rank heading into the quarterfinals?
8. Boise State Broncos (12-1)
Nov 29, 2024; Boise, Idaho, USA; Boise State Broncos running back Ashton Jeanty (2) during the second half against the Oregon State Beavers at Albertsons Stadium. Boise State defeats Oregon State 34-18. Mandatory Credit: Brian Losness-Imagn Images
Boise State boasts one of the best players in the country in Ashton Jeanty, but will they have enough talent to overcome an impressive Penn State defense in the Fiesta Bowl?
7. Arizona State Sun Devils (11-2)
Dec 7, 2024; Arlington, TX, USA; Arizona State Sun Devils running back Cam Skattebo (4) and offensive lineman Leif Fautanu (79) and quarterback Sam Leavitt (10) celebrate during the game between the Iowa State Cyclones and the Arizona State Sun Devils at AT&T…
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Author : Sooners Wire
Publish date : 2024-12-22 11:00:00
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