CFP First Round Preview: Alabama-Oklahoma, Miami-Texas A&M & Bowl Season Locks

The 12-team College Football Playoff is officially here! In this episode, we break down the massive CFP First Round matchups and give our expert bowl game picks for every major contest leading up to New Year’s Eve.

Can Alabama pull off the road upset in Norman against Oklahoma, or will the Sooners prove their dominance at home? We dive deep into the trenches for Miami vs. Texas A&M at Kyle Field and analyze if G5 powerhouse Tulane can shock Ole Miss. Plus, we preview Oregon’s path as they host James Madison in a cross-country showdown.

Beyond the playoff, we’re locks-only for the 2025 bowl season. From the Pop-Tarts Bowl to the Alamo Bowl, we’re giving you the best bets, spread analysis, and underdog stories to watch before the ball drops on New Year’s Eve.

In this episode, we discuss:

Alabama at Oklahoma: QB battles and the home-field advantage.

Miami at Texas A&M: Can Cam Ward handle the 12th Man?

Tulane vs. Ole Miss & JMU vs. Oregon: Evaluating the underdogs.

Bowl Season Picks: Best bets for the Holiday Bowl, Sun Bowl, and more.

CFP Bracket Predictions: Who moves on to the Quarterfinals?