Crain & Cone College Football Playoff PREDICTIONS Round 3 w/ Josh Pate | Oregon vs. Indiana, Miami vs. Ole Miss
Jan 6, 2026
Josh Pate, a college football analyst and host of his own show, joins the conversation to deliver insightful playoff predictions. He discusses the excitement surrounding fresh semifinal teams and the impact of new coaching dynamics on the game. The value of culture in the NIL era is highlighted, emphasizing its importance over star recruits. Pate analyzes the matchups between Miami and Ole Miss, and Indiana versus Oregon, offering thoughts on offensive strategies and team strengths that could sway the outcomes.
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New Wave Of Contenders Refreshes The Playoff
- The 2025 CFP semifinals show a new landscape where non-traditional programs can rise to the top.
- Josh Pate says this diversity refreshes interest and makes the playoff more unpredictable and exciting.
Underdog Titles Benefit College Football
- David Cone argues an Indiana or Ole Miss title would be hugely positive for college football.
- He highlights culture, development, and program rebirth as reasons such winners would benefit the sport.
Talent Ratings Are Being Rewritten
- Josh Pate says raw talent is overrated compared with discipline, coaching and culture.
- He believes recruiting rankings are being re-evaluated because programs like Indiana outperform star-based expectations.