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: