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The Miami Hurricanes and Ole Miss Rebels meet in Thursday's 7 College Football Playoff semifinal in Glendale, Arizona.
The 12-team College Football Playoff is down to seven teams, and the quarterfinal matchups for New Year's Day are set. The first quarterfinal game saw a big upset, as Miami (FL) beat No. 1 Ohio State outright 24-14 as a 7.5-point underdog.
The 12-team College Football Playoff is no longer new, but there are some different elements to consider when beginning the intrepid task of predicting every postseason game the day the pairings are announced.