College Football Title Contenders And Pretenders.

September 17, 2025

As we approach the final stretch of the College Football Dynasty season, the playoff picture is coming into focus. The so-called “Big 3” — LSU, Oregon, and Florida — have already established themselves as frontrunners. Clemson currently has a first round bye as well. But what about the rest of the projected bracket? Here’s a breakdown of the challengers, their ceilings, and their likelihood of making a serious run. ? Ohio State; The Buckeyes are no strangers to big moments, but this season has been marred by inconsistency in user games. Despite strong coaching and a talented roster, their two losses stand out. With a favorable first-round matchup against CPU-led San Diego State, expect Ohio State to reach the quarterfinals. But after that? They’re slated to collide with Oregon — and that’s where their run ends. Ceiling: Quarterfinals. ? UCLA; The Bruins open with Texas A&M, and while it won’t be easy, the beat writers are calling it a narrow win. From there, UCLA is projected to clash with Clemson in what could be the game of the playoffs. A back-and-forth thriller feels inevitable, but the edge is slim. If they prevail, UCLA could find themselves in the semifinals staring down Oregon. Ceiling: Semifinals. ? Texas A&M; The Aggies have momentum from their recent conference championship appearance, albeit a loss/ blowout even, and because of that the writing is on the wall. If they make the field, a first-round meeting with UCLA looks bleak. The Bruins’ steady, well-rounded play should prove too much. Ceiling: First-round exit. ? Penn State; A matchup with Kansas State looms large, and it’s not looking good for the Nittany Lions. BHorn and the Wildcats have been steady all season, and the playoff stage won’t faze them. Prediction: a tough fight, but a Penn State loss in round one. Ceiling: First round. ? Kansas State; Now here’s the wild card. Kansas State has all the makings of a true spoiler. With a projected first-round win over Penn State, they’d then get LSU and Coach Harcher in a rematch of epic proportions. Opinions are split — some see the Wildcats as capable of shocking the world, while others believe LSU reasserts dominance. The truth is, Kansas State has the widest range of outcomes in the field. Floor: Second round vs. LSU. Ceiling: A national title. ? Louisville; The Cardinals draw Alabama in round one, and we’re giving them the nod in a close battle. From there, however, the road gets brutal. Florida — one of the Big 3 — awaits, and that’s a wall Louisville won’t break through. Expect a competitive first-round win followed by a decisive quarterfinal loss. Ceiling: Quarterfinals. ? Alabama; The Tide face an uphill battle from the jump against Louisville. Should they escape with a win, the quarterfinal round brings Florida. And just like Louisville, Alabama doesn’t have the firepower to get past the Gators. Ceiling: Quarterfinals. ? ? Final Take: Outside of the Big 3, only Kansas State truly has a championship path, while UCLA has the talent to push into the semifinals. Everyone else? Strong showings, but ultimately pretenders in the shadow of LSU, Oregon, and Florida. ? Do you want me to spice this up even more with predicted scores or keep it strictly ceiling/floor analysis?

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