Top 10 Teams with the Best Chance to Win the 2024-2025 College Football Playoffs
The Top Ten
Indiana Hoosiers
The Hoosiers finished the season at 11-1, displaying dominance against their schedule despite a lack of wins over top-25 teams. Their consistent performance kept them comfortably in the playoff field without significant concern during Selection Sunday.
The Hoosiers finished the season at 11-1, displaying dominance against their schedule despite a lack of wins over top-25 teams. Their consistent performance kept them comfortably in the playoff field without significant concern during Selection Sunday.
Oregon Ducks
The Ducks achieved an undefeated 13-0 record, winning the Big Ten in their inaugural year in the conference. They secured the No. 1 overall seed after defeating two top Big Ten teams and the best Group of 5 team.
The Ducks achieved an undefeated 13-0 record, winning the Big Ten in their inaugural year in the conference. They secured the No. 1 overall seed after defeating two top Big Ten teams and the best Group of 5 team.
Notre Dame Fighting Irish
The Fighting Irish rebounded from an early-season loss to win ten consecutive games, showcasing dominance in several key victories. Their strong defense and rushing attack secured them a spot hosting a first-round playoff game.
The Fighting Irish rebounded from an early-season loss to win ten consecutive games, showcasing dominance in several key victories. Their strong defense and rushing attack secured them a spot hosting a first-round playoff game.
Texas Longhorns
The Longhorns finished 11-2, with both losses coming against the same high-seeded opponent. Despite lacking top-25 wins, their resume was strong enough to remain in the playoff bracket.
The Longhorns finished 11-2, with both losses coming against the same high-seeded opponent. Despite lacking top-25 wins, their resume was strong enough to remain in the playoff bracket.
Penn State Nittany Lions
Penn State ended the season 11-2 after a competitive loss to the No. 1-ranked Oregon Ducks in the Big Ten championship. Their two close losses to elite teams solidified their position in the playoffs.
Penn State ended the season 11-2 after a competitive loss to the No. 1-ranked Oregon Ducks in the Big Ten championship. Their two close losses to elite teams solidified their position in the playoffs.
SMU Mustangs
The Mustangs finished 11-2 after a narrow loss in the ACC championship but secured a spot in the playoffs. Their strong performance in the title game reinforced their status as deserving contenders.
The Mustangs finished 11-2 after a narrow loss in the ACC championship but secured a spot in the playoffs. Their strong performance in the title game reinforced their status as deserving contenders.
Boise State Broncos
Boise State completed a 12-1 season, including an undefeated run in conference play and a Mountain West championship. Their only loss came in a close game against top-ranked Oregon.
Boise State completed a 12-1 season, including an undefeated run in conference play and a Mountain West championship. Their only loss came in a close game against top-ranked Oregon.
Tennessee Volunteers
The Volunteers secured a 10-2 record with a signature win over Alabama, which bolstered their playoff standing. Despite a mid-season loss to Georgia, their overall performance kept them comfortably in the field.
The Volunteers secured a 10-2 record with a signature win over Alabama, which bolstered their playoff standing. Despite a mid-season loss to Georgia, their overall performance kept them comfortably in the field.
Ohio State Buckeyes
The Buckeyes posted a 10-2 record, highlighted by two top-10 wins but fell short against Michigan. Their strong resume ensured their place as hosts of a first-round playoff game.
The Buckeyes posted a 10-2 record, highlighted by two top-10 wins but fell short against Michigan. Their strong resume ensured their place as hosts of a first-round playoff game.
Clemson Tigers
Clemson claimed the ACC championship with a dramatic win, finishing the season 10-3. Despite their ups and downs, the Tigers secured a playoff spot with their conference title victory.
Clemson claimed the ACC championship with a dramatic win, finishing the season 10-3. Despite their ups and downs, the Tigers secured a playoff spot with their conference title victory. Clemson is my favorite team. Kade Klubnik has been doing great, so I think we have a chance.
The Contenders
Georgia Bulldogs
Georgia overcame early-season struggles to finish 11-2, winning the SEC championship in dramatic fashion. Their victory secured a first-round bye in the College Football Playoff.
Georgia overcame early-season struggles to finish 11-2, winning the SEC championship in dramatic fashion. Their victory secured a first-round bye in the College Football Playoff.
Arizona State Sun Devils
The Sun Devils ended the season 11-2, capped by a dominant win in the Big 12 championship. Their strong finish and top-20 victories solidified their position in the playoff bracket.
The Sun Devils ended the season 11-2, capped by a dominant win in the Big 12 championship. Their strong finish and top-20 victories solidified their position in the playoff bracket.