FOX Sports' RJ Young reveals this College Football Playoff bracket predictions ahead of the first round of action.

A big reason for the Texas A&M Aggies’ first-ever College Football Playoff berth was the complete revitalization of the passing offense. Last season, the passing game was not quite effective, but that all changed in 2025.

“Ole Miss. They have that up-tempo spread. Their offense is a little different. They’re a headache to play against. Their running back (Kewan Lacy) is really good. He can take it the distance, and ( Trinidad) Chambliss is a really good college quarterback.” — SEC defensive coordinator

By definition, every single team in the College Football Playoff has had a successful season. Five of these teams won their conference, and the other seven finished among the 10 best teams in the country in the eyes of the selection committee.