Crain & Company College Football Week 13 PREDICTIONS w/ On3’s Andy Staples
Nov 19, 2025
Andy Staples, Senior college football writer at On3, dives into the thrilling landscape of Week 13 predictions. He critiques the playoff rankings, shedding light on the uproar over committee choices involving Notre Dame and Alabama. The discussion heats up as they identify potential playoff teams that might get overlooked, such as Utah and Miami. They preview key matchups, including Tennessee vs Florida and USC vs Oregon, providing score predictions and betting insights that will leave fans eager for the weekend's games.
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Committee Deemphasizes Signature Wins
- The committee's recent rankings deprioritize 'who did you beat' in favor of other criteria.
- Andy Staples says that hurt Alabama's placement and surprised many fans.
Bubble Teams Face Resume And Path Risk
- The panel debated which strong team will be left out of the playoff and landed on Utah and Miami as likely victims.
- Andy and hosts highlight that resume nuance and conference paths will determine the final exclusion.
Use Head-To-Head As A Tiebreaker
- Use head-to-head results as a primary tiebreaker when comparing teams with similar resumes.
- David Cone argues head-to-head simplifies committee choices and avoids confusion.