"All times Eastern. Why they will win it all: No known weakness. Are you a "defense wins championships" person? Indiana ranks second in defensive SP+, third in points allowed per drive and sixth in success rate* allowed. The Hoosiers just held Ohio State to its lowest point total in 18 games. Do you like defensive disruption? They're second in stuff rate (run stops at or behind the line) and seventh in sack rate."
"had, until earlier this year, lost more games than any other program in the history of college football. No. 4 seed Texas Tech has never finished in the top 10 and just won its first outright conference title since 1955 (when it was in the Border Conference). No. 6 seed Ole Miss has its best record in 63 years, and No. 7 Texas A&M has its best record in 34 years."
The 12-team College Football Playoff bracket is set, blending longstanding powers and breakthrough programs. Five teams from last year's field return, including Alabama (ninth appearance), Ohio State (seventh), Georgia (fifth) and Oklahoma (fifth). Indiana earned the No. 1 seed after its first Big Ten title in 58 years despite a program history of many losses. Texas Tech reached No. 4 after its first outright conference title since 1955. Ole Miss and Texas A&M posted their best records in 63 and 34 years, respectively. Miami, Tulane and James Madison secured bids, producing a diverse field of bluebloods and newcomers. Indiana's defense ranks among national leaders across multiple metrics.
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