Andy & Ari On3 Championship Week INSTANT REACTION | How will the final College Football Playoff Bracket shake out?
Dec 7, 2025
Championship Saturday delivered major upsets, like Indiana's win over Ohio State, shaking up the playoff landscape. The hosts discuss the significance of conference titles and how they impact playoff decisions. Mario Cristobal makes a case for Miami's playoff potential, while Duke's dramatic ACC championship victory complicates rankings. They dive into the tough choices for the final playoff spot between Duke and James Madison, and tackle the implications of Alabama's losses. It’s a whirlwind of insights into the chaotic College Football playoff picture!
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Indiana's Rapid Rise Rewrites Hierarchy
- Indiana's turnaround under Kurt Cignetti shows rapid rebuilds are now possible in college football.
- Transfer rules and NIL accelerated roster building and collapsed the old hierarchy.
Cignetti's Two-Year Turnaround
- Andy and Ari describe Kurt Cignetti's quick success as unprecedented compared to recent coaches.
- They compare it to historic rebuilds like Dabo Swinney but note Cignetti's unusually fast timeline.
Georgia Locks A Top Seed
- Georgia's dominant stretch and top resume make them a clear No. 2 seed despite Indiana's rise.
- Committee will likely view Georgia's wins as the best overall résumé outside the new No. 1.