Forget the preseason polls, one major projection has Clemson as the NO. 1 SEED in the College Football Playoff, dominating a loaded bracket all the way to a National Championship showdown.

McMurphy projects that Utah will win the Big 12 and earn an automatic bid into the College Football Playoff as the No. 11 seed in the first year of the straight seeding model. McMurphy predicts the Utes will face No. 6 seed Clemson on the road in the first round and lose to the Tigers.

Ole Miss has reached double-digit wins in 3 of the last 4 seasons, but it’s a new team for Lane Kiffin in 2025. Don't overlook the Rebels.