Jon Gruden, the Super Bowl-winning coach turned analyst, has just dropped his predictions for the first-ever 12-team College Football Playoff, and let’s just say, he’s not playing it safe.
Gruden sees some major upsets brewing in the first round. He’s got Clemson taking down Texas and Tennessee knocking off Ohio State. Now, Clemson squeaked into the playoffs with three losses, and they’re facing a tough Texas team on their home turf. As for Tennessee, they’ll have their hands full with a formidable Ohio State squad.
But Gruden’s not just throwing darts at a board. He’s got some serious reasoning behind his picks. He’s a “ball knower,” as one fan put it, with years of experience analyzing talent and game film. He sees something special in these underdog teams, something that could propel them to victory.
Of course, fans are already buzzing about Gruden’s bold predictions. Some are calling him out for favoring Clemson, while others are questioning his logic. But that’s what makes the playoffs so exciting – the unpredictability, the potential for upsets, the chance for a Cinderella story to unfold.
Gruden’s picks have definitely added fuel to the fire. Whether you agree with him or not, one thing’s for sure: this College Football Playoff is shaping up to be one for the ages.