Cover 3 College Football College Football Playoff Rankings Predictions & Breakdown | Cover 3 College Football
Nov 4, 2025
The hosts dive into predictions for the College Football Playoff rankings, debating which teams deserve top spots. They explore Ohio State's strength over Indiana and discuss Miami's edge against Notre Dame. Upcoming games pose risks for the top teams, specifically Alabama's challenging matchups. The panel highlights mid-tier teams like Washington and Duke as potential playoff contenders, while examining the playoff hopes of teams like Texas and Iowa. The lively discussion sets the stage for an unpredictable college football season.
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CFP Rankings Are Unpredictable
- The panel warns that predicting the CFP committee is highly uncertain and subjective.
- Danny Kanell says there's no way to pinpoint tonight's rankings with confidence.
Top-Three Appears Set Early
- Ohio State, Indiana, and Texas A&M form a likely top-three cluster in early rankings.
- Tom Fornelli stresses Ohio State's resume edges Indiana despite Indiana's marquee win.
Use Head-To-Head As Tiebreaker
- Expect the committee to use head-to-head results when records match in early rankings.
- Chip Patterson predicts Miami could be placed ahead of Notre Dame due to their head-to-head win.