College Football Playoffs: Who Will Come Out on Top?

The college football playoffs are here, and the excitement is building. This season has been full of surprises, and the first round is set to deliver more drama.

The Games

• Four games are on the schedule.
• Two expected to be close.
• Two likely to be blowouts.

But in the playoffs, anything can happen, especially when a top team is missing its coach.

Alabama vs. Oklahoma: The Game of the Round

• Powerhouse teams with a combined 25 national championships and 11 Heisman Trophies.
• Played just a month ago: Oklahoma won 23-21.
• Alabama's turnovers and special teams mistakes cost them the game.
• Both teams are dealing with injuries.
• Winner will face undefeated Indiana in the Rose Bowl.

Miami vs. Texas A&M: A Defensive Battle

• Game could come down to defense.
• Both teams have quarterbacks who have thrown 10 interceptions this season.
• Star defensive linemen could change the game.
• Miami's freshman wide receiver Malachi Toney could be a key player.
• Atmosphere at Texas A&M's Kyle Field could be a factor.
• Winner will face Ohio State in the Cotton Bowl.

Tulane vs. Ole Miss: A Tale of Two Teams

• Tulane, a small-time football program, is back in the national spotlight.
• Won just its third conference title in 75 years.
• Worst loss of the season came to Ole Miss.
• Ole Miss is favored again this time.
• Ole Miss is in a state of chaos after its head coach left for LSU.
• Winner will face Georgia in the Sugar Bowl.

James Madison vs. Oregon: The Biggest Underdog

• JMU is the biggest underdog.
• Oregon's quarterback Dante Moore has had a breakout season.
• Winner will face Texas Tech in the Orange Bowl.

The playoffs are always unpredictable, and this year is no exception. Who will come out on top?