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Nick Saban predicts winners and losers for College Football Playoff quarterfinal games
This story has been updated to add new information related to the postponement of the Sugar Bowl in New Orleans.
Former Alabama Crimson Tide football coach Nick Saban revealed his picks and predictions for the three College Football Playoff quarterfinal matchups on New Year’s Day 2025.
From his perch on ESPN’s “College GameDay” set inside an empty Rose Bowl Stadium Wednesday, Saban made predictions on Ohio State vs. Oregon in Pasadena, as well as Texas vs. Arizona State in the Peach Bowl, and Notre Dame vs. Georgia in the Sugar Bowl.
For the Peach Bowl matchup at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Saban took his former assistant Steve Sarkisian and the Longhorns (12-2) to beat the Big 12 champion Sun Devils (11-2).
Saban said:
Nick Saban predicts Oregon vs Ohio State Rose Bowl winner
The most-hyped matchup of the quarterfinals is in the Rose Bowl where Oregon (13-0) remains the last unbeaten team in college football. The Ducks will meet Ohio State (11-2) in a rematch following a thrilling 32-31 Oregon win back on Oct. 12 in Eugene.
This time around, Saban took the Buckeyes to win.
“I don’t think we should be picking this game until the next round, just so everybody knows. It is what it is, even though it’s two Big Ten teams. To me, they’re the two best teams in the country. But anyway, I think it’s going to be tough for Oregon to bounce back a second time and beat this team again, so I will take Ohio State.”
Kickoff for the Rose Bowl is set for 4 p.m. CT. All College Football Playoff games today will be televised on ESPN.
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Nick Saban, the legendary head coach of the Alabama Crimson Tide, has made some bold predictions for the upcoming College Football Playoff quarterfinal games. In a recent press conference, Saban confidently stated his picks for the winners and losers of the highly anticipated matchups.
According to Saban, he believes that Alabama will come out on top against Michigan in a dominating fashion. With his team’s stellar performance throughout the season, Saban is confident that the Crimson Tide will secure a spot in the semifinals.
Saban also predicted that Georgia will defeat Baylor in their quarterfinal game, showcasing their strong defense and explosive offense. The Bulldogs have been a force to be reckoned with this season, and Saban believes they will continue their winning streak in the playoffs.
On the flip side, Saban foresees Clemson falling to Ohio State in a closely contested game. Despite Clemson’s impressive track record, Saban believes that Ohio State’s strong defense and dynamic offense will be too much for the Tigers to handle.
Lastly, Saban predicted that LSU will emerge victorious over Oklahoma in their quarterfinal matchup. With Heisman Trophy winner Joe Burrow leading the way, Saban believes that LSU’s high-powered offense will outshine Oklahoma’s defense.
While these are just predictions, Saban’s track record as a coach speaks for itself. It will be interesting to see if his picks come to fruition as the College Football Playoff quarterfinal games unfold.
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