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Throughout last season, a majority of the talk surrounding the sport of college football was about which teams were going to make the inaugural 12-team College Football Playoff (CFP).
Yes, even in the midst of rivalry games and big matchups weekly, the talk around the sport was still surrounding the CFP, in particular which teams would end up making the 12-team bracket.
Looking ahead to next season as well, that same talk is likely to continue in 2025. Which teams will eventually end up making the 12-team CFP this season?
So, now in the post-spring period with the focus beginning to shift toward the fall, here is an early prediction for the 2025 CFP playoff field.
No. 1 seed – Ohio State Buckeyes
Conference: Big Ten2024 Record: 14-2 overall (7-2 in Big Ten), CFP national champions
The defending national champions will be in prime position to contend for back-to-back titles in 2025, led by two of the nation’s top players regardless of position in wide receiver Jeremiah Smith and safety Caleb Downs. Yes, there are still question marks for the Buckeyes at positions such as quarterback, but Ohio State is still loaded, and should be among the premier teams in the Big Ten this fall.
No. 2 seed – Texas Longhorns
Conference: SEC2024 Record: 13-3 overall (7-1 in SEC)
Texas’ dominating storyline this fall will be Arch Manning taking over at quarterback for the departed Quinn Ewers, a move that should still have the Longhorns cemented in CFP contention. The Longhorns should also contend for the SEC title in 2025, and if they end up winning the conference, then a top four seed for the eventual SEC champion is a lock.
No. 3 seed – Clemson Tigers
Conference: ACC2024 Record: 10-4 overall (7-1 in ACC), ACC champions
Clemson is likely the favorite to win the ACC entering this season, as the Tigers return a few significant pieces such as…
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Publish date : 2025-05-10 11:00:00
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