While Adam Rittenberg sees an Ohio State–Indiana rematch crowning the Buckeyes, Ovi's Playoff Bracket tells a very different story — one built on offensive firepower, SEC dominance, and a red-hot Georgia team reclaiming its throne.

Below is your prediction framed clearly, game-by-game, with a little All 4 Downs flavor.

FIRST ROUND – OVI'S PICKS

James Madison 26, Oregon 49

Oregon overwhelms JMU early with superior athletes and big-play offense.
Ovi: Ducks roll behind explosive scoring.

Alabama 10, Oklahoma 31

Unlike Rittenberg's tight Tide rebound, Ovi sees Alabama running out of gas entirely.
Ovi: Sooners dominate physically and finally bury the Tide.

Tulane 17, Ole Miss 41

Same blowout energy as the regular season meeting.
Ovi: Rebels simply have too much offense.

Miami 20, Texas A&M 17

Close battle, but Miami makes enough plays late.
Ovi: Hurricanes survive in the final minutes.

QUARTERFINALS – OVI'S PICKS

Oregon 20, Texas Tech 13

Texas Tech's defense is strong, but not enough to stop the Ducks two weeks in a row.
Ovi: Oregon edges out a gritty win.

Oklahoma 17, Indiana 14

Rittenberg gives Indiana the magical win —
Ovi ends the Cinderella story.
Sooners win a low-scoring fight.

Ole Miss 17, Georgia 45

Georgia dominates in the trenches and reminds the nation they're built for January.
Ovi: Bulldogs send Ole Miss home early.

Miami 24, Ohio State 31

Miami pushes OSU, but the Buckeyes' firepower wins out.
Ovi: Ohio State survives to reach the semifinals.

SEMIFINALS – OVI'S PICKS

Oregon 14, Oklahoma 17

In a defensive, physical semifinal, Oklahoma makes the key plays late.
Ovi: Sooners punch their ticket to the title game.

Georgia 42, Ohio State 37

A thriller, but Georgia's offense proves unstoppable.
Ovi: Dawgs outgun the Buckeyes in a semifinal classic.

NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP – OVI'S PICK

Georgia 48, Oklahoma 24

A statement game.
A dynasty reloaded.
No drama — just dominance.

Ovi's National Champion: GEORGIA BULLDOGS
The Dawgs reclaim the crown with a powerhouse performance that leaves no doubt.