“I believe the more multi-faceted team is going to win,” Pate said. “I believe that will be Alabama. Also, Alabama is rested in this scenario (because of the bye). Kalen DeBoer has shown the ability to win big games. So has (Ohio State coach) Ryan Day.

Greg Sankey says that the CFP selection committee's willingness to 'move a little bit' paved the way for the SEC's move to a 9-game schedule.

As with the Pac-12 in the 2022-23 window, the situation is fluid. Realignment is fluid. If the Mountain West gets whipped in court and suddenly cannot come close to meeting its financial promises to UNLV or Air Force, the odds will plunge to Pac-12 levels.

Here’s a look at the top teams with the best preseason chances to make the College Football Playoff and winning it all.

The Wolverines went 5-1 in contests decided by a single score in 2024. Could the other side of those coin-flip games could affect them in 2025?

In all three seasons with USC Trojans coach Lincoln Riley in Southern California, the Trojans have done worse each season. They went from 8-1 in the Pac-12 Conf

With an additional conference game, SEC schools might look to cancel future matchups against Big 12 opponents.