The WWM College Football Playoff

Disappointed that my team, Notre Dame, did not make the College Football Playoff, I decided to hold my own playoff. I will be using Fast Drive Football.

I spent some time last week calculating the 2025 college football ratings. I'm ready to go.

Play-In Game 1

Miami (Fla) got a bid over Notre Dame. These two teams played in week 1, with Miami securing a 3-point victory. That got them the playoff nod.

But are these teams the same as week 1? Let's find out. I'm giving ND a chance to play their way into the playoff. Because Miami is ranked above ND, I'll let them have home-field advantage.

Quarter 1

• MIA takes the opening drive all the way for a TD. 7-0.
• Three straight turnovers. Still 7-0.
• MIA starts in great field position but only manages a field goal. 10-0.
• ND takes the next possession for a TD. 10-7 MIA

Quarter 2

• MIA scores but ND runs back the ensuing kickoff. 17-14.
• MIA scores but ND runs back the ensuing kickoff. No, that's not an accidental duplication. 24-21.
• MIA scores but ND responds with a field goal. 31-24.
• Finally some defense. ND forces MIA to punt. ND gets a great return, setting themselves up in excellent field position.
• ND scores to end the half. 31-31.

Quarter 3

• ND and MIA trade TDs. 38-38.
• Then two punts. 
• ND has the ball and is moving.

Quarter 4

• ND scores, holds MIA, and scores again! 52-38.
• MIA and ND trade punts.
• MIA punches it in for a TD. 52-45.
• MIA forces a punt and gets an exciting return. They start in great field position.
• As they drive for the tying touchdown, they FUMBLE. ND recovers and wins the game!

Notre Dame takes Miami's spot in the playoff! Next up is Texas A&M.

Play-In Game 2

The last spot in the playoff came down to two conference winners - James Madison and Duke. JM was ranked higher and got the spot. Could Duke (my brother's team) pull off an upset and make my playoff? Let's find out.

Quarter 1

• JM gets 2 field goals. 6-0.
• Duke takes the lead on a TD run. 7-6.
• JM gets another field goal. 9-7 JM. Still, it's close.

Quarter 2

• JM scores 3 touchdowns. 30-7 JM. Ouch.

Second Half

• It's all JM with 3 more TDs.

Final score: JM 51 - Duke 7. No upset in this game.