
Penn State is a hot bet to make at least the semifinal when you consider that its first two playoff games would come against SMU and Boise State. PSU has enough talent, especially on defense, to make a deep run this season if it takes advantage of the road in front of it.
Fri, 13 Dec 24 16:42:58 +0000
Tennessee’s formula has been simple: play great defense, run the ball and wait for Nico Iamaleava to develop. Any team that can pressure a quarterback like Tennessee can stands a chance.
Fri, 13 Dec 24 16:37:37 +0000
The Mustangs' offense is balanced and explosive, and their defense is wildly underrated. SMU should also have its big-game jitters out of the way after a thrilling game against Clemson.
Fri, 13 Dec 24 16:29:58 +0000
Any team armed with a top-10 passer and a defense that creates takeaways is a threat. The Tigers have the talent to put a scare into anybody if they can execute at a consistently high level.
Fri, 13 Dec 24 16:22:31 +0000
There have been cracks at times in the trenches, but Oregon is one of just three teams inside the top 10 in both offensive and defensive grade. The Ducks have been the most consistently balanced team in college football, which will be an asset considering the tough road they were given in this bracket.
Fri, 13 Dec 24 16:00:43 +0000
The Bulldogs still have plenty of talent and a defensive mastermind in Kirby Smart. No matter their flaws, they will be as prepared to play in a win-or-go-home scenario as any team left standing, and they will not be an easy out.
Fri, 13 Dec 24 16:00:37 +0000
If Maddux Madsen and offensive coordinator Dirk Koetter can conjure up enough passing production to keep defenses honest, Ashton Jeanty can lead the way against lighter boxes, while the team’s defense does just enough to keep the Broncos in games.
Fri, 13 Dec 24 16:00:30 +0000
Cam Skattebo is one of the best running backs in the country, while Sam Leavitt is a legitimate force. An explosive offense combined with a defense that plays greater than the sum of its parts will be tough for opponents to overcome.
Fri, 13 Dec 24 15:41:43 +0000
Aside from questions along their offensive line, Ohio State has a plethora of talent all over the field, and Will Howard has shown that he is capable of leading the Buckeyes to wins. If Ohio State finds any improvement up front, it is certainly talented enough to win a national championship.
Fri, 13 Dec 24 15:20:35 +0000
Although Quinn Ewers has been up and down all season, the Longhorns' defense has enough talent to take the team on a deep run to a title.
Fri, 13 Dec 24 15:20:30 +0000
Aside from some weakness on the perimeter in the passing game, Notre Dame has plenty of elite pieces to work with. Their rushing attack is formidable, while their defense leads the nation in takeaways.
Thu, 12 Dec 24 18:44:10 +0000
If Indiana can protect QB Kurtis Rourke in obvious passing situations, the team has the tools to compete with anyone in the country.
Thu, 12 Dec 24 18:12:04 +0000
Max Chadwick breaks down the 2024 Heisman Trophy race between Colorado CB/WR Travis Hunter and Boise State RB Ashton Jeanty.
Mon, 09 Dec 24 16:31:21 +0000
Colorado star Travis Hunter takes two spots on PFF's 2024 All-America team, while Miami's Cam Ward slots in at quarterback.
Mon, 09 Dec 24 14:30:44 +0000
PFF grades are live! Check out PFF Premium Stats for all grades and numbers from conference championship week.
Sun, 08 Dec 24 14:34:34 +0000
Arizona State's Cam Skattebo and Georgia's Daylen Everette headline PFF's college football conference championships Team of the Week.
Sun, 08 Dec 24 14:24:16 +0000
Breaking down the highest-graded Power Four and Group of Five players at every position ahead of Week 15 of the 2024 college football season.
Fri, 06 Dec 24 14:07:55 +0000
Max Chadwick presents PFF's 2024 College Football Awards, where Travis Hunter takes home the Heisman Trophy and Maxwell awards.
Fri, 06 Dec 24 10:15:43 +0000
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