Cover 3 College Football USC-Oregon Preview | Bowl Or No Bowl | Franklin To Virginia Tech | CFP Storylines To Watch | CBSSN
Nov 18, 2025
Dive into the latest college football buzz as the hosts dissect key CFP storylines and the impact of three-loss teams on playoff hopes. James Franklin’s hiring at Virginia Tech is a hot topic, raising questions about rebuilding and recruiting strategies. The thrilling matchup between Oregon and USC is previewed, showcasing their contrasting playing styles. Everyone gets in on the fun with a 'Bowl or No Bowl' segment, predicting which teams will make it to the postseason and spotlighting standout players to watch.
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Strength Of Schedule Is Key To CFP Fate
- The committee's new emphasis on strength of schedule will reshape how three-loss teams are judged in CFP rankings.
- Texas' path now depends on how far the committee drops them after their recent losses.
Bad Losses Become Anchors
- Big losses to low-quality teams become anchors that the committee likely penalizes heavily.
- Chip and Tom argue Texas' loss to four-win Florida should significantly hurt its CFP case.
Wins Trump Fancy Metrics For Oklahoma
- Oklahoma's resume gains weight from road wins over power opponents despite earlier bad outings.
- Committee will value the actual wins more than advanced metrics when ranking Oklahoma.