After correctly picking the national champion in each of the last two seasons, ESPN analyst Greg McElroy has officially made his pick for 2025, and it forecasts a season of dominance and ultimate heartbreak for the Clemson Tigers.
McElroy is predicting Clemson will reach the national championship game, only to fall in a rematch with the Texas Longhorns.
"Mark it down, we are taking the Texas Longhorns in 2025," McElroy declared Thursday while unveiling his full playoff bracket.
A Rematch-Heavy Road to Miami
Despite having Clemson as his preseason No. 1 team, McElroy's projection has the Tigers navigating a gauntlet of familiar foes to get to the final.