College Football Playoff Predictions & 2015 Mock Draft

1. Alabama vs. 4. UCLA

            After upsetting Oregon in the PAC-12 title game, UCLA narrowly beats out Baylor for the 4^th spot in the tournament (Good call on not need a Big 12 title game commish). However this will be the peak of the Bruins season. Alabama, used to the bright lights, defeats UCLA in a very Alabama type way, low-scoring ball control, keeps Brett Hundley at bay and ends UCLA’s season. But it’s a great step for UCLA with USC on the heels of the Bruins, for control of the Pac-12 South. If UCLA can make the final four, they should be able to keep their position as permanent contender in the PAC-12.

ALABAMA-27 UCLA-17

2. Ohio State vs. 3. Florida State

            Which would be a very anticipated matchup between the redeeming Ohio State Buckeyes and the defending champions Florida State Seminoles, this would be a matchup that many expected to be last year’s National Championship. While the Noles have the experience, this game will prove too much for the depleted Seminoles as a lot of that experience is now playing in the NFL. Ohio State finally learns how to win those big games, but beating Florida State, in somewhat convincing fashion.

OHIO STATE- 35 FLORIDA STATE-20

Heisman Trophy Winner: Marcus Mariota, QB, Oregon

            The week 2 matchup against Michigan State is going to separate Mariota from the rest of the pack to the point where nobody will be able to catch up. The Spartans roll into Autzen Stadium on the second week of the season, boasting one of the best defenses in the nation. But Mariota speed, improved pocket presence, and decision-making will solidify Mariota as the best in the nation. There should not be a game this season where Mariota does not have less than 350-400 total yards of offense. If Mariota can set the tone against Michigan State, he will hoisting up the Heisman.

National Championship: 1. Alabama vs. 2. Ohio State

            Its another round between the two best football coaches in the last 30 years between Nick Saban and Urban Meyer.  Meyer finally gets the Buckeyes to the National Championship, which should solidify Ohio State as the main (and probably the only) power in the North (especially in terms of recruiting). Getting to the National Championship you would think would be enough for Ohio State, but it ends up being a tight affair. This is not your typically Ohio State team, like the one in the Tressel-Era which could not contend with any of the SEC powers. Instead the hiring of Meyer really pays off as his own experience in the SEC which will prove to be significant against the Tide. But Alabama has a great coach of their own, and the playmakers of Alabama ends up making more big plays than Ohio State at the end.

ALABAMA-34 OHIO STATE 28

2015 NFL Mock Draft

Pick	Team	Player	College	Position
1	Oakland	Marcus Mariota	Oregon	QB
2	Houston	Amari Cooper	Alabama	WR
3	Dallas	Jamies Winston	Florida State	QB
4	Minnesota	Leonard Williams	USC	DE
5	Jacksonville	Shilique Calhoun	Michigan State	OLB/DE
6	St. Louis	Brett Hundley	UCLA	QB
7	Carolina	Todd Gurley	Georgia	RB
8	Miami	Bryce Petty	Baylor	QB
9	Tennessee	Cedric Ogbuhei	Texas A&M	OT
10	New York G	Randy Gregory	Nebraska	OLB/DE