Cover 3 College Football College Football Playoff Tiers: Analyzing Expectations For Top Teams + Notre Dame Picks QB | Cover 3 on CBSSN
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Aug 19, 2025 The hosts dive into the College Football Playoff tiers, debating which teams are contenders and pretenders. They shine a light on Florida's tough path and the ambitions of Indiana and Illinois. Notre Dame's QB battle takes center stage, particularly after naming CJ Carr as the starter amid NIL complexities. Additionally, they explore Oregon's future and the shifting landscape in the Big Ten, analyzing how these dynamics impact fan expectations and team performances. A lively discussion filled with insights and predictions awaits!
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Repeat Contenders From Surprise 2024 Teams
- Indiana, SMU, and Illinois enter 2025 with playoff expectations after last season's breakthroughs.
- Returning experience and favorable schedules make repeat contention reasonable for these programs.
Nebraska Needs 10+ Wins To Be Playoff-Realistic
- Nebraska is a borderline pick: returning QB Dylan Raiola and offensive upgrades create belief, but defensive losses and schedule make 10+ wins necessary.
- Fans may view 9-3 as progress, while the panel wanted a 10-2 threshold for playoff plausibility.
Ole Miss: Playoff Entry Is Success, Not Deep Run
- Ole Miss is more likely to view a playoff berth as the season's success rather than an expectation to win a playoff game.
- Heavy personnel losses lower odds of advancing past the first round despite high program ambition.