“Playoff Showdown Predictions: Final Scores for Every College Football Playoff Game Revealed – Who Will Claim Victory in the First-Ever 12-Team CFP?”

The first-ever 12-team College Football Playoff bracket has been set, with undefeated Oregon securing the No. 1 seed and Georgia claiming the No. 2 spot.

The first round kicks off on December 20, with 10-seed Indiana facing 7-seed Notre Dame, followed by three more matchups on December 21. Here’s a prediction for every game leading to the crowning of the national champion.

First Round:

1. Texas defeats Clemson 27-10
2. Ohio State defeats Tennessee 38-35
3. Penn State defeats SMU 17-14
4. Indiana defeats Notre Dame 31-27

The standout game of the first round is Ohio State vs. Tennessee, with Ohio State edging Tennessee on a last-second field goal in a high-scoring thriller. Texas takes care of 12-seed Clemson with ease, while Penn State handles SMU in a low-scoring affair. The only upset comes when Indiana defeats Notre Dame, who, despite their 10-game win streak, falter against the Hoosiers.

Quarterfinals:

1. Texas defeats Arizona State 34-14
2. Oregon defeats Ohio State 31-21
3. Penn State defeats Boise State 24-13
4. Georgia defeats Indiana 28-17

In the quarterfinals, the top seeds dominate, with Texas overcoming Arizona State, Oregon beating Ohio State in a rematch of an earlier season loss, and Penn State dispatching Boise State. Georgia handles Indiana, despite some question marks about quarterback Carson Beck’s health.

Semifinals:

1. Oregon defeats Texas 27-24
2. Georgia defeats Penn State 24-6

Georgia cruises to a blowout win over Penn State, as their elite defense stifles the Nittany Lions. The other semifinal is a thrilling, back-and-forth contest between Oregon and Texas, but the Ducks come out on top, advancing to the National Championship with a chance to become the first-ever 16-0 team in college football history.

National Championship:

Oregon defeats Georgia 31-30

Georgia’s defense has been dominant so far, but facing Oregon in the National Championship will be a different challenge. The game will hinge on the health of Georgia’s quarterback Carson Beck, who is uncertain after an injury in the SEC Championship. Oregon’s high-paced offense and solid defense will be too much for Georgia, even if Beck plays, and the Ducks secure a narrow victory, achieving a historic 16-0 season.