#2 BAYLOR v #3 AUBURN
The first game of the 2015-2016 College Football Playoff will have fans of touchdowns salivating. Gus Malzahn vs. Art Briles would be one of the most-hyped shootouts of all time. Whether the game lives up to that hype is anyone’s guess (Auburn-Oregon BCS title game, anyone?). The Bears’ quest for their first national title will end in Arlington. While both teams have offensive talent galore, Will Muschamp’s defense will ultimately be the difference-maker. Auburn becomes the first team to punch its ticket to the 2016 College Football Playoff National Championship Game.
Winner: Auburn Tigers