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Playoff Predictions: Ole Miss Coaching Change Shakes Rankings

12/2/2025

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The Athletic provides coverage of the 2025 College Football Playoff rankings and predicts outcomes as selection day nears, noting Ole Miss's coaching change could affect its ranking.
Duke, 7-5, could reach the ACC Championship Game against Virginia, but its ranking remains uncertain.
James Madison, 11-1, may be considered for the playoff despite not being ranked.
Notre Dame is projected to have a strong playoff chance, while Miami's chances are minimal.

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The Athletic provides coverage of the 2025 College Football Playoff rankings and predicts outcomes as selection day nears, noting Ole Miss's coaching change could affect its ranking.
Duke, 7-5, could reach the ACC Championship Game against Virginia, but its ranking remains uncertain.
James Madison, 11-1, may be considered for the playoff despite not being ranked.
Notre Dame is projected to have a strong playoff chance, while Miami's chances are minimal.