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ESPN updates College Football Playoff picks following Week 1
By Paul Harvey
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ESPN has updated its picks for the College Football Playoff following all the action in Week 1.
Week 1 is not quite complete yet with a few games still to come on Sunday and Monday evening. Nevertheless, most of the big games are all wrapped up and heading into Week 2.
In the B1G, the Week 1 slate ended with Ohio State’s dramatic win over Notre Dame. The Buckeyes rebounded from a rough start to roll to a win with a 14-point swing in the second half.
That result for the Buckeyes has not diminished their outlook for the Playoff. ESPN’s updated picks still include Ohio State in the final field on all 13 ballots included.
Alabama and Georgia were also included on all 13 ballots after blowout wins to open the season for both programs.
The fourth Playoff spot is the one that is up for debate. Clemson – who does not play until Monday – received 6 of 13 ballots as the fourth team in. Notre Dame – despite the loss – was included on 3 ballots.
Oklahoma (2), Arkansas (1) and Texas A&M (1) were the other programs included.
Paul is a lifelong fan and student of all things college football. He has been covering college football since 2017 and the B1G since 2018.