College Football Playoff Predictions: The Blueprint That Could Decide Oregon–Indiana

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The College Football Playoff has reached the semifinals with a surprising lineup, as only one top-four seed remains. No. 1 Indiana, No. 6 Ole Miss, No. 10 Miami, and No. 5 Oregon are the teams left in contention. Indiana defeated No. 9 Alabama 38-3 in the Rose Bowl to maintain its top-seed position. Miami beat No. 2 Ohio State in the Cotton Bowl, while Ole Miss upset No. 3 Georgia. Oregon advanced by eliminating No. 4 Texas Tech.
In the upcoming semifinals, Miami will face Ole Miss in the Fiesta Bowl. Ole Miss, under new head coach Pete Golding, has overcome significant challenges, including the departure of former coach Lane Kiffin and resulting staff transitions. Despite the obstacles, they managed to defeat SEC champions Georgia, but face additional coaching shortages as they prepare for Miami.
In the Peach Bowl, Indiana will play Oregon. Both teams feature strong rushing offenses and standout
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