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Buckeyes wide receiver Jeremiah Smith (4) catches a deep pass in front of Hoosiers defensive back D'Angelo Ponds (5) during action in the college football game between the Ohio State Buckeyes and the Indiana Hoosiers in the Big Ten Championship Game at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis on Saturday, December 6, 2025. David Petkiewicz, cleveland.com

Here are predictions and projections for the final College Football Playoff bracket and 12-team CFP field after conference championship games.

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Here are predictions and projections for the College Football Playoff bracket and 12-team CFP field after Week 14 games: