Four College Football Bold Predictions for 2023

1- Penn State Earns Their First College Football Playoff Bid

The 2023 Penn State Nittany Lions are absolutely loaded with talent. James Franklin has one of the best defenses in college football, led by defensive coordinator Manny Diaz. Abdul Carter, Kalen King, Chop Robinson, Adisa Issac, Johnny Dixon, Curtis Jacobs and Dani Dennis-Sutton will be playmakers on defense. Penn State’s season will be dependent on the development of Drew Allar. If he can limit turnovers, make plays in big moments, and beat Ohio State or Michigan, Penn State will have an opportunity to play in the College Football Playoff.

2- Texas Earns Their First College Football Playoff Bid

Texas finished 8-5 last season with the total score margin in their five losses being -25. Steve Sarkisian’s message during spring ball and summer conditioning is to finish everything. The Longhorns have the talent to compete with any football team in the country and have the quarterback to win. Quinn Ewers has elite arm talent, accuracy, and one of the best receiving groups in the country. Texas can replicate TCU’s season last year and make the College Football Playoff in 2023.

3- Colorado Buffaloes Become Bowl Eligible In Coach Prime’s First Year

Coach Deion Sanders was able to revamp the entire Buffaloes roster in months. Colorado has Power Five talent and coaches with head coach experience. Lincoln Riley proved that a first year head coach can have success in the Pac-12 by attacking the transfer portal. Shedeur Sanders succeeded at the high school and Football Championship Series levels, so all signs point to him achieving at the college football level. Sports bettors should take the over 3.5 wins for Colorado. 

4- Alabama Crimson Tide to Miss College Football Playoff For Second Straight Season 

The Crimson Tide are heading on a downward trajectory from their championship standard under Nick Saban. Alabama always has talent, depth, plays defense, and has the ability to run the football. Jalen Milroe has seen limited action during his time at Alabama, but he has all the pieces around him to be successful. Milroe’s inexperience will be the deciding factor in multiple games going in favor of the Crimson’s Tide opponent. Alabama will win 9-10 games next season, but it will not be enough to make the College Football Playoff.