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Klatt Predicts Playoff Surprises: Ohio State, Clemson Shine
8/19/2025
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- Joel Klatt predicts Penn State, Texas, Clemson, and Ohio State will earn first-round byes in the 12-team playoff.
- Kansas State is set to host Alabama, while Florida is projected to play Georgia in the first round.
- Klatt expects a national championship rematch between Ohio State and Clemson, with Clemson winning.
- Analyst Josh Pate includes Florida and Nebraska in his playoff predictions, suggesting possible surprises.
