Michigan beat Ohio State in 2023 and went on to win it all. The Wolverines lost just about their entire team from a player and coach standpoint after, while the Buckeyes reloaded and got even stronger in the transfer portal. They built a national title or bust squad.

Or will Georgia's banged-up quarterback room cost them? Check out the rest of our playoff preview here: Record: 11-2 (9-2 SEC) How We Got Here: It was hardly a dream season for the Bulldogs, but head coach Kirby Smart's team did enough and beat the right teams to make sure they were comfortably in the field.

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