The first round of the College Football Playoff is in the books, and we’re breaking down everything that went down in a loaded opening slate. From heavyweight brand-name matchups to a controversial Group of 5 appearance, this round gave us statement wins, reality checks, and plenty to argue about.

We dive into Oklahoma vs. Alabama, where blue-blood expectations collided and the margin for error felt razor thin. We react to Miami vs. Texas A&M, a game that tested toughness, quarterback play, and whether either program is truly ready for the playoff spotlight. We unpack Ole Miss vs. Tulane, a matchup that reignited the ongoing debate about conference bias and playoff access. And finally, we analyze James Madison vs. Oregon, a game that forced everyone to ask the big question:

Should Group of 5 schools be in the College Football Playoff?

We discuss whether these matchups validated the expanded playoff or exposed the gap between power programs and emerging schools, what this round means for the future of college football, and how the CFP committee should approach inclusion moving forward.

Big takes, honest reactions, and a bigger conversation about where the sport is heading—this is the first-round CFP recap you don’t want to miss.

Oklahoma- Alabama (4:00)
Miami - Texas A&M (8:00)
Ole Miss- Tulane (14:00)
JMU- Oregon (16:34)
So let us ask, should we allow group 5 teams in? (21:55)
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