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Home Teams Shine as Playoff Upsets Loom Ahead

12/20/2025

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  • The College Football Playoff first round features home teams Ole Miss, Oregon, Oklahoma, and Texas A&M.
  • ESPN analyst Greg McElroy says home-field advantage can benefit defenses but pressure offenses if they struggle early.
  • Ole Miss defeated Tulane 45-10.
  • Oklahoma defeated Alabama 23-21 in a rematch from earlier this season.
  • McElroy suggested this year's matchups may give road teams a better chance than last year's, when home teams dominated.