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College Football Playoff projection: Why Kansas State is in, Utah out after training camps
Two months ago, I peered into my crystal ball to predict this season’s inaugural 12-team College Football Playoff. Now, after the rigors of preseason camp, I’ve gathered up a lot of intel and feel more dialed in on how this year could play out. Keep in …