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Texas A&M vs Miami: Playoff Showdown

Texas A&M, ranked seventh, hosts tenth-ranked Miami in the first round of the College Football Playoff. Despite a recent loss, the Aggies, with eleven wins and one loss, are favored to win if they play to their full potential. Their path to the semifinals involves beating Miami and Ohio State. College football analyst J.D. PicKell predicts Texas A&M will defeat Miami but fall short against Ohio State in the Cotton Bowl. The Aggies face a tough bracket, potentially facing Miami, Ohio State, and Georgia to reach the National Championship game.

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