The College Football Playoff gets underway next week with a few great first-round matchups.
Here’s a look at the bracket, which includes 12 teams, four of whom have a first-round bye. First-round games will be played at the home stadium of the higher-seeded team.
All odds courtesy FanDuel Sportsbook
First-round predictions • Betting odds: Alabama -1.5 • Total: Over/Under 40.5 points
Oklahoma beat Alabama 23-21 last month in Tuscaloosa, and Alabama being favored is a bit interesting considering they’re coming off a non-competitive loss of 28-7 to Georgia in the SEC Championship Game. Alabama ranks No. 67 in total offense and will face fierce resistance from Oklahoma, who rank N0. 9 in total defense. The Sooners’ defense is for real and ranks No. 1 in sacks with 41.
Prediction: Okla

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