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National championship preview!

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Hello 2026! New episode is up with our recap of all the major bowl games and playoff predictions for this week!

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Hello 2026! New episode is up with our recap of all the major bowl games and playoff predictions for this week!

https://t.co/GBKj58A0tO

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Quarterfinals picks
Ohio St -9.5 -> model has OSU by 16.9
Texas Tech +3.5/ML -> model has TT by 6.7
Indiana -6.5 -> model has Indiana by 27.7
Georgia -6 -> model has Georgia by 6.2

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Sorry for the lack of picks recently. We have been working on some changes to the model to add in a more comprehensive component for strength of schedule. We’ve seen this month teams with higher sos being undervalued. New edition will be ready for cfp semifinals!

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UConn +8.5/ML -> model has UConn by 8.2

Miami (OH) +5.5/ML -> model has Miami by 5.9

BYU -2.5 -> model has BYU by 8.5

N Texas -6.5 -> model has N Texas by 11

Virginia +4.5 -> model has Missouri by 1.7

LSU +1.5/ML -> model has LSU by 4.15

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Clemson Injuries/Opts:
S Khalil Barnes - 40 tkls, 2 PDs
LB Wade Woodaz - 70 tkls, 0.5 sacks, 3 PDs
DT DeMonte Capehart - 20 tkls, 1 sack, 2 PDs
CB Avieon Terrell - 48 tkls, 3 sacks, 5 FF, 9 PDs
EDGE TJ Parker - 37 tkls, 5 sacks, 1 PD

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Clemson -2.5 -> model has Clemson by 14.7

Penn St Injuries/Opts:
DL Zane Durant - 25 tkls, 4 sacks, 1 INT, 2 PD
S Zakee Wheatley - 74 tkls, 1 INT, 1 PD
OG Olaivavega Ioane - 614 snaps, 79.0 PFF grade (16th)
RB Nicholas Singleton - 147 touches, 768 yards, 14 TDs

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CB AJ Harris - 33 tkls, 1 PD
CB Elliot Washington - 18 tkls, 1 INT, 3 PDs
DE Chaz Coleman - 8 tkls, 1 sack, 1 FF, 1 PD
DE Zuriah Fisher - 19 tkls, 2 sacks, 1 FF, 1 PD
LB Alex Tatsch - 14 tkls, 1 PD

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E Carolina Injuries/Opts:
QB Katin Houser - 3,481 yards, 28 TDs, 6 INTs
TE Jayvontay Conner - 26 touches, 344 yards, 3 TDs
WR Yannick Smith - 44 catches, 583 yards, 5 TDs
RB London Montgomery - 171 touches, 818 yards, 7 TDs

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E Carolina +10.5 -> model has PICK EM

Pitt Injuries/Opts:
LB Kyle Louis - 79 tkls, 3 sacks, 1 FF, 2 INTs, 3 PDs
RB Desmond Reid - 83 touches, 595 yards, 4 TDs
RB Juelz Goff - 81 touches, 363 yards, 5 TDs

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UTSA Opts/Injuries:
DL Chidera Otutu - 28 tkls, 2.5 sacks
CB KK Meier - 25 tkls, 5 PDs
CB Davin Martin - 26 tkls, 1 INT, 2 PDs
EDGE Daemian Wimberly - 11 tkls, 1.5 sacks
DE Kenny Ozowalu - 17 tkls, 3 sacks, 1 PD
TE Houston Thomas - 34 catches, 347 yards, 2 TDs

2/2

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FIU +7.5/ML - model has FIU by 5.1

FIU Opts/Injuries:
CB Mister Clark - 59 tkls, 1 FF, 3 INTs, 13 PDs
CB Victor Evans - 42 tkls, 1 INT, 4 PDs
FS Jessiah McGrew - 67 tkls, 2 FF, 4 INTs, 4 PDs
RT Daniel Michel - 454 snaps, 57.9 PFF grade

1/2 ⬇️

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New Mexico +3.5/ML -> model has New Mexico by 9.5

New Mexico Opts/Injuries:
RG Richard Pearce - 417 snaps, 64.7 PFF grade

Minnesota Opts/Injuries:
RB Fame Ijeboi - 109 touches, 495 yards, 3 TDs

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Hope everyone had a wonderful Christmas! Back for some ball today.
First up, we got Northwestern -12.5 -> model has Northwestern by 12.8.

No major injuries/opts for either team.

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Pick for today: Hawaii -1.5 - model has Hawaii by 3.77

Picks are 14-11 in December (56%)

Cal Opts/Injuries:
HC Justin Wilcox (fired)

Hawaii Opts/Injuries:
WR Jackson Harris - 49 catches, 963 yards, 12 TDs
CB Virdel Edwards - 25 tkls, 5 PD
LB Jamih Otis - 59 tkls, 2 FF, 1 INT

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S Miss
S Corey Myrick - 82 tkls, 1 INT, 4 PD
OT Blake Bustard - 490 snaps (60.9 PFF grade)

UNLV Opts/Injuries
None announced

Ohio Opts/Injuries
HC Brian Smith (Fired)
LB Michael Molnar - 62 tkls, 1.5 sacks, 3 PD

4/4

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Picks for today:
Toledo +13.5 - model has Toledo by 2.4
S Miss -1.5 - model has S Miss by 3.1
UNLV -6.5 - model has UNLV by 24.9

Picks 13-9 in December (59.1%)

Toledo Opts/Injuries
HC Jason Candle (UConn)
DC Vince Kehres (Syracuse)

1/4 ⬇️

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Louisville
DT Rene Konga - 29 tkls, 1.5 sacks, 5 PD
RB Duke Watson - 55 touches, 207 yards, 2 TDs

W Kentucky Opts/Injuries
CB Dylan Flowers - 32 tkls, 1 FF, 4 PD
RB La’Vell Wright - 90 touches, 548 yards, 11 TDs

S Miss Opts/Injuries
HC Charles Huff (Memphis)

3/4