What to watch for in this weekend's College Football Playoff first round

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The college football playoff begins Friday and among the stars set to shine during the first two rounds are (left to right): Indiana quarterback (and Heisman Trophy winner) Fernando Mendoza, University of Miami wide receiver Malachi Toney, and Texas A&M linebacker Cashius Howell.

An unpredictable and exciting college football season is coming to a close. This weekend's first-round slate is set up for two tight games and two blowouts — but in the playoffs, anything goes.

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