College football is in a state of flux entering the 2025 season, and most of the uncertainty centers around the future of the CFP. It’s clear the SEC and Big Ten — the sport’s two powers — want to expand the field to 14 or 16 teams.

Here are five college football predictions and round-by-round picks for the college football playoffs: There are stars everywhere you look on Clemson’s roster. At quarterback. At wide receiver and linebacker. On both the offensive and defensive lines.