ESPN Staff
As the 2018 season gets underway in earnest this week, it’s time to break out the crystal ball and predict the College Football Playoff field and eventual champion. It’s no surprise that Alabama and Clemson dominate these lists from our 42 experts, but some picks are sure to surprise (hello, Michigan!).
Title picks: Clemson 22, Alabama 14, Georgia 3, Wisconsin 2, Michigan 1
Playoff picks: Clemson 42/42, Alabama 39/42
ESPN EXPERTS’ PLAYOFF PREDICTIONS
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| Kirk Herbstreit | |
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| Adnan Virk | |
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| Mark Schlabach | |
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| Bob Wischusen | |
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| Andrea Adelson | |
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| Tom Luginbill | |
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| Andre Ware | |
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| Cole Cubelic | |
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| Anish Shroff | |
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| Rod Gilmore | |
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| Olivia Dekker | |
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| Jake Trotter | |
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| Chris Cotter | |
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| Anthony Becht | |
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| Mitch Sherman | |
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| Adam Rittenberg | |
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| Kyle Bonagura | |
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| David M. Hale | |
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| Mike Corey | |
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| Todd Blackledge | |
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