Who Will Make the Playoff in 2024? ESPN Analysts Predict
ESPN College Football Analysts Reveal Their Picks
With the College Football Playoff expanding to 12 teams in 2024, ESPN analysts Pete Thamel and Rece Davis are weighing in on who they believe will make the cut.
Thamel's Pick: A Group of Five Surprise
Thamel surprised viewers by predicting that a Group of Five team will crash the Playoff party in 2024.
He believes that Appalachian State, the current Sun Belt champion, has the potential to make a deep run.
Davis's Pick: A Traditional Powerhouse
Davis, on the other hand, went with a more traditional choice.
He picked Florida State University to make the Playoff, citing their strong recruiting class and experienced coaching staff.
Key Factors for Playoff Contenders
According to Thamel and Davis, the following factors will play a key role in determining which teams make the Playoff in 2024:
- Strength of schedule
- Head-to-head results against ranked opponents
- Performance in major bowl games
Group of Five Teams to Watch
In addition to Appalachian State, Thamel mentioned two other Group of Five teams to keep an eye on in 2024:
- Houston
- Coastal Carolina
Overall Playoff Outlook
Both Thamel and Davis expect the 2024 College Football Playoff to be one of the most competitive in recent memory.
They believe that the expansion to 12 teams will create more opportunities for underdogs to make a name for themselves.
Sources
- ESPN: College Football Playoff expansion to 12 teams in 2024: Impact on rankings, Notre Dame
- YouTube: Rece Davis' Group of Five Team That Could Make the College Football Playoff in 2024
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