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Canzano: College Football Playoff picks, predictions, and opinions
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Buckle up? Or bundle up?

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Dec 12, 2024
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Penn State plays SMU in the College Football Playoff on Dec. 21. (Photo: Emma Kappel)

The College Football Playoff opening-round games are set.

Buckle up?

Or bundle up?

The weather could play a role. I took a deep look into the opening-round games (Dec. 20-21). I’ve picked the four opening-round winners, and the margin of victory, and offered a few thoughts on each game.

I went 4-1 against the spread with my picks during championship week. Clemson’s game-winning field goal vs. SMU cost me a perfect week. I was also 4-1, picking the games straight up.

My 2024 record vs. the spread this season: 88-82-1 (.518)

My record picking games straight up: 124-47 (.725)

My picks for the opening-round games of the College Football Playoff:

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