College Football Playoff projections for 2025: Way-too-early matchup picks

Quarterfinals (Dec. 31-Jan. 1)

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Where: Cotton Bowl

Projection: No. 5 Oregon vs. No. 4 UNLV

After winning the Big Ten, Oregon continues momentum with Dante Moore taking over at quarterback. And with Dan Mullen taking over at UNLV, there could be a new Group of Five frontrunner getting the auto-bid.

Where: Orange Bowl

Projection: No. 6 Notre Dame vs. No. 3 Clemson

Clemson won three of the last five matchups between these two programs since 2018 with every game having some level of significance, including a playoff game and ACC Championship. Cade Klubnik’s return to the Tigers makes them our preseason ACC favorite.

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