Ep. 123: Blake Biscardi predicts the 2025 College Football Playoff bracket and conference championship as we close in on the season.
On this episode, join Blake Biscardi, Senior Editor at The Silver Bulletin and creator of the Saturday Cadence podcast, as he breaks down his bold predictions for the 2025 College Football Playoff and conference championship games.
Biscardi walks us through his four-tier CFP Contention model, spanning from “High Ceiling, High Floor” powerhouses like Texas, Ohio State, Penn State, and Clemson to Group of 5 contenders such as Boise State and Tulane.
Expect a full preview of who will meet in championship showdowns:
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SEC: Texas vs. Alabama
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Big Ten: Ohio State vs. Penn State
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ACC: Clemson vs. Miami (FL)
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Big 12: Arizona State vs. Kansas State
Biscardi also dives into the Heisman race, spotlighting Ohio State WR Jeremiah Smith as the front-runner, and naming quarterbacks Cade Klubnik, Arch Manning, and Garrett Nussmeier as reality-check candidates who could steal the spotlight.
Then, gear up for a full CFP bracket breakdown:
First Round matchups:
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Notre Dame vs. Boise State
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Alabama vs. Arizona State
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Oregon vs. Georgia
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Miami vs. LSU
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Quarterfinals: Clemson vs. Notre Dame; Penn State vs. Alabama; Ohio State vs. LSU; Texas vs. Georgia
Semifinals: Penn State vs. Texas (Fiesta); Ohio State vs. Clemson (Peach)
National Championship: Ohio State vs. Texas
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Blake Biscardi is the Lead Sports Reporter and Senior Editor at The Silver Bulletin, focusing on Ohio State athletics, primarily football, the Big Ten, and the College Football Playoff. He’s the Creator & Host of the Buckeye Cadence and Saturday Cadence podcasts, and also a member of the FWAA. Biscardi has degrees in Business Administration and Strategic Communication & Leadership.