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The College Football Playoff first round wraps up Saturday with a full day of action across three time slots. After tonight’s Alabama-Oklahoma rematch in Norman, attention turns to these road teams trying to pull off wins and advance to the New Year’s quarterfinals. All three lower seeds face tough environments on campus, but each has the pieces to keep things competitive and potentially bust brackets. The noon kickoff starts things early, with games spread out for a full day of playoff football.
All times Eastern, all on campus sites.
Saturday’s CFP Tripleheader
Saturday’s CFP Tripleheader kicks off at 12 PM ET. Here’s all the 411 and more for you.
No. 10 Miami (Fla.) at No. 7 Texas A&M
Time: 12:00 p.m. ET
Location: Kyle Field, College Station, TX
TV: ABC / ESPN
Streaming: ESPN App
Texas A&M hosts as a home favorite after a solid finish to the season. Miami brings veteran quarterback Carson Beck and freshman standout Malachi Toney on offense. The Hurricanes have one of the better offensive lines in the field and can score quickly. Texas A&M counters with a strong run defense and home crowd support at Kyle Field.
This game could stay close if Miami protects Beck and avoids third-and-long situations. Expect points early.
No. 11 Tulane at No. 6 Ole Miss
Time: 3:30 p.m. ET
Location: Vaught-Hemingway Stadium, Oxford, MS
TV: TNT / truTV
Streaming: Max
Ole Miss enters as a heavy favorite behind an experienced quarterback and a deep group of receivers. The Rebels offense can put up points quickly when the line gives time in the pocket. Tulane won the AAC title and controls games with a balanced run attack that eats clock. The Green Wave defense forces mistakes and ranks well against the pass.
If Tulane keeps the score low and shortens the game, an upset is possible. Ole Miss wins comfortably if the quarterback gets time to throw.
No. 12 James Madison at No. 5 Oregon
Time: 7:30 p.m. ET
Location: Autzen Stadium, Eugene, OR
TV: TNT / truTV
Streaming: Max
Oregon hosts the biggest spread of the weekend. The Ducks offense ranks among the best nationally and plays fast at home. James Madison won the Sun Belt and brings a physical front seven, but the talent gap shows on paper.
Autzen Stadium will be loud, and Oregon looks to avoid a slow start. James Madison needs early stops and a few breaks to stay in it.
Quick Picks for Saturday
- Texas A&M over Miami
- Ole Miss over Tulane
- Oregon over James Madison
Two home favorites hold serve, with Texas A&M-Miami the closest call.
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