Auburn will win at least NINE games + Nine other BOLD college football predictions | Alabama as SEC Champions, Notre Dame claims a Bye in CFP, Ohio State finally beats Michigan

On today's Andy & Ari On3, Andy provides his 10 boldest predictions before the season. How dominant will Penn State be this season? Is Alabama the frontrunner to win the SEC? What will Utah do in the Big 12? All these questions answered, but first, we head down to Auburn to evaluate Hugh Freeze and the Tigers on the plains.

(0:00-0:37) Previewing today's episode

(0:38-2:13) BetMGM

(2:14-11:01) Intro: CFP Strength of Schedule changes

(11:02-21:14) Bold Predictions: Auburn will win 9 games

(21:15-30:30) Notre Dame will receive a bye in the CFP

(30:31-33:56) James Franklin winning a top-5 game

(33:57-41:51) Alabama, winners of the SEC?

(41:52-55:54) Ohio State will FINALLY beat Michigan

(55:55-58:19) Utah will compete for the Big 12 Title

(58:20-1:01:31) UNC Win total: Under 7.5 games

(1:01:32-1:03:32) Tulane, G5 Playoff Spot

(1:03:33-1:05:51) Iowa's FUN offense?

(1:05:52-1:09:21) Arch Manning at Texas

(1:09:22-1:13:27) Re-visiting Matthew Golden at the draft

(1:13:28-1:14:42) Conclusion

Will Notre Dame be a recipient of a top-4 seed and a bye in the CFP? Andy seems to think so. With CJ Carr beginning the year at QB in Miami Gardens, the Fighting Irish are in a prime position to continue its winning ways.

At Penn State, the expectations are sky high, and Andy boldly predicts that the Nittany Lions and James Franklin will meet those expectations this season. Do you think PSU is poised for a run?

It's never too early to discuss The Game. Watch as Andy explains why the Buckeyes will turn recent history around this season against Michigan.

List of Andy's 10 boldest predictions here: https://www.on3.com/news/calling-my-shot-10-bold-predictions-for-the-2025-college-football-season/

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