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. Four games are on the schedule, with two expected to be close and two likely to be blowouts. But in the playoffs, anything can happen, especially when a top team is missing its coach. Alabama and Oklahoma are set to face off in what many are calling the game of the round. These two powerhouse teams have a combined 25 national championships and 11 Heisman Trophies. They played just a month ago, with Oklahoma winning 23-21. Alabama's turnovers and special teams mistakes cost them the game, despite a strong offense. Now, both teams are dealing with injuries, and the winner will face undefeated Indiana in the Rose Bowl.Miami and Texas A&M are next up, with a game that could come down to defense. Both teams have quarterbacks who have thrown 10 interceptions this season, and both have star defensive linemen who could change the game. Miami's freshman wide receiver Malachi Toney could be a key player, as could the atmosphere at Texas A&M's Kyle Field. The winner will face Ohio State in the Cotton Bowl. Tulane and Ole Miss are set for a matchup that could go either way. Tulane, a small-time football program, is back in the national spotlight after winning just its third conference title in 75 years. But their worst loss of the season came to Ole Miss, which is favored again this time. Ole Miss is in a state of chaos after its head coach left for LSU, and the winner will face Georgia in the Sugar Bowl. James Madison and Oregon round out the first round, with JMU as the biggest underdog. Oregon's quarterback Dante Moore has had a breakout season, and the 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?