Converting the latest Week 9 AP Top 25 Poll into the official 12-team College Football Playoff bracket, we audit straight-seeding protocols, marquee upsets, and Group of 6 qualification. Highlighted by Miami commanding the #1 overall seed with 59 first-place votes, Ohio State, Georgia, and Indiana capturing 1st-round byes, Morgan Scalley's undefeated Utah Utes hosting at No. 6, and new entries for Will Stein's Kentucky Wildcats and Texas, we break down every projected matchup. Check out the full AP-based playoff bracket.

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Tonight at 10:15 PM ET, BYU looks to adopt a run-heavy strategy against Iowa State, due to being plagued by injuries. Joe and Craig give their betting picks.

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Friday night’s college football slate takes us out west, with Iowa visiting Washington as both teams try to bounce back from losses. The Hawkeyes’ defense gives them a chance to leave Seattle with a win, while the Huskies are still searching for their first Big Ten victory.Then, Iowa State heads to Provo to face an unbeaten BYU team coming off a defensive battle against TCU. With the Cougars missing LJ Martin and presenting a tough matchup for Iowa State’s rushing attack, points could be difficult to come by.For all of your college football betting picks, here are today’s TST Best Bets, brought to you by BetOnline.ag. Click here to join. All new players receive a 50% welcome bonus and up to $250 in free bets.

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