Cover 3 College Football College Football Playoff Tiers: Analyzing Expectations For Top Teams + Notre Dame Picks QB | Cover 3 on CBSSN
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Aug 19, 2025 The hosts dive into the College Football Playoff tiers, debating which teams are contenders and pretenders. They shine a light on Florida's tough path and the ambitions of Indiana and Illinois. Notre Dame's QB battle takes center stage, particularly after naming CJ Carr as the starter amid NIL complexities. Additionally, they explore Oregon's future and the shifting landscape in the Big Ten, analyzing how these dynamics impact fan expectations and team performances. A lively discussion filled with insights and predictions awaits!
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Expectation-Based Tier Framework
- The hosts build tiers based on season expectations: make the playoff, win a quarterfinal, or reach the Final Four.
- Expectations weigh fanbase, administration investment, and reasonable paths more than pure optimism.
Measure Expectation By Investment And Stakeholder Anger
- Evaluate teams by roster return, NIL/transfer investment, and administrative patience when setting expectations.
- Ask how angry stakeholders would be if a program missed its stated tier to judge realistic pressure.
Vibes Matter Alongside Metrics
- Tom Fornelli emphasizes 'vibes' and program belief as valid factors alongside analytics.
- Historic examples (SMU, Indiana) show surprising teams can reach the playoff, making perception relevant.