My Top 12 NCAA Football Playoff Predictions After Week 4!

Forget the AP Poll! I’m dropping my Top 12 teams ready to storm the 2025 College Football Playoff, hand-picked for their Week 4 dominance (or strategic rest), star power, and schedules primed for epic postseason showdowns. These squads have the grit, talent, and paths to crash the 12-team bracket. Let’s dive in!

Ohio State – The Buckeyes rested on bye in Week 4, staying sharp at 3-0 after their 37-9 Week 3 win over Ohio. Julian Sayin’s command and a suffocating defense keep them locked as the top seed and Big Ten powerhouse.

Oregon – Dante Moore and the Ducks dominated the Civil War, crushing Oregon State 41-7 in Week 4 to stay perfect at 4-0. Their explosive offense and opportunistic D make the Big Ten slate a breeze en route to a playoff bye.

Penn State – The Nittany Lions recharged on bye after a 52-6 Week 3 rout of Villanova, holding at 3-0. Drew Allar’s precision and defensive shutdowns position them for a top-four seed and Big Ten title charge.

Miami Hurricanes – The Canes dismantled Florida 26-7 in a Week 4 rivalry rout, with their new QB carving up the Gators for two TDs. Now 4-0 after the Notre Dame thriller, they’re ACC favorites and a lock for a top seed.

Florida State – The Seminoles exploded for a 66-10 Week 4 demolition of Kent State, building on their East Texas A&M blowout. At 3-1, their revitalized offense and stout D keep them rolling in the ACC at-large hunt.

Texas – Arch Manning dazzled with 300 yards and three TDs in a 55-0 Week 4 shutout of Sam Houston, rebounding from the Ohio State loss. The 3-1 Longhorns’ elite talent powers them through the SEC toward an at-large bid.

Indiana – The Hoosiers erupted for a stunning 63-10 Week 4 thrashing of No. 9 Illinois, with Kurtis Rourke tossing four TDs in a defensive masterclass. Their 4-0 start cements them as the Big Ten’s ultimate sleeper and playoff disruptor.

Georgia – Gunner Stockton’s heroics sealed a 44-41 OT thriller over No. 15 Tennessee in Week 3, with the Bulldogs now 3-0 heading into bye. Their SEC depth and comeback grit secure a firm playoff spot.

LSU – Garrett Nussmeier steadied the ship in a 56-10 Week 4 rout of SE Louisiana, following the gritty 20-10 Florida win. At 4-0, the Tigers’ opportunistic D makes them an SEC dark horse ready to roar in the postseason.

Oklahoma – Jackson Arnold outdueled Auburn’s Payton Thorne in a 24-17 Week 4 SEC slugfest, keeping the Sooners at 3-1. Their balanced attack and growing cohesion make them a gritty at-large playoff threat.

Iowa State – The Cyclones grinded out a 24-16 Week 4 win over Arkansas State, building on the Cy-Hawk momentum to hit 4-0. Their defensive tenacity and Big 12 chaos factor position them as a wildcard playoff contender.

South Florida – My Group of 5 powerhouse! The Bulls fell 49-12 to No. 5 Miami in Week 3 but rebounded with a 34-10 Week 4 rout of SC State. At 3-1, their high-octane offense dominates the AAC and eyes the auto-bid.

Why this ranking? Week 4’s blowouts, upsets, and rivalries—like Indiana’s demolition and Oregon’s statement—plus schedules set for marquee playoff clashes, drove this list. Ohio State, Oregon, Penn State, and Miami claim byes as conference champs, while 5-12 ignite first-round fireworks for pure drama.

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Sources:
NCAA.com, ESPN, CBS Sports