The 2021 edition, between the Alabama Crimson Tide and the Cincinnati Bearcats, was one of those games. The Bearcats were the only Group of Five school to make the CFP four-team format.

CINCINNATI — ESPN's Mel Kiper Jr. released his latest mock draft for the 2025 cycle and he has Cincinnati rolling with Alabama linebacker ... allowing 25.5 points per game (25th).