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The Solid Verbal: We have our College Football Playoff four... now what?

Like the college football enzymes we are, let’s begin the playoff digestion process.

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With Alabama, Clemson, Ohio State, and Washington officially announced as the four College Football Playoff teams, let's ask and answer some questions like:

• Can the Tide be stopped?

• What does Clemson do differently (and better) in big games?

• Where did Virginia Tech succeed on both sides of the ball in a close ACC Championship game?

• What was the difference for Penn State in the Big Ten Championship game after falling behind by 21?

• What went so wrong for Oklahoma State in the second half of the Oklahoma game?

• How did Washington overwhelm Colorado in the Pac-12 Championship game?

• Baylor-West Virginia was ugly, but what’s the silver lining offensively for the ‘Eers?

• Will Ty ever acknowledge the greatness that is Matt Rhule and THE Temple Owls?

...and much more!

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