Cover 3 College Football 2025 College Football Playoff Bracket Predictions | AP Poll Reaction | Cover 3 on CBSSN
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Aug 12, 2025 The hosts dive into bold predictions for the 2025 College Football Playoff bracket, showcasing their top 12 teams. They react to the latest AP Poll, revealing surprising rankings and discussing the unpredictability of teams like LSU and Miami. A deep analysis of playoff contenders highlights the fierce competition within the Big Ten. The excitement builds around potential matchups, particularly with LSU as a national title threat, while they also offer intriguing insights into team win totals and the upcoming season.
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AP Poll Shows A Very Tight Top Eight
- AP voters looked more forward-looking and gave Penn State and Clemson higher spots than coaches did.
- Tom Fornelli highlights a very tight top-eight gap, signaling a wide-open season.
Talent Known, Outcomes Uncertain
- The panel stressed talent is known but outcomes are unclear due to return to normal college-age rosters.
- Chip Patterson notes history: a top-10 preseason team often finishes unranked.
Weight Conference Depth Over Hype
- When projecting playoffs, consider conference depth and parity rather than raw preseason hype.
- Tom warns the Big Ten may supply fewer playoff teams because its second tier could beat each other up.