2024 features the first year of the expanded College Football Playoff format, meaning more teams than ever will be vying for their chances to make the big dance. No longer will it just be a select few teams each season — the field is wide open. ESPN’s Pete Thamel and Rece Davis recently broke down their predictions for the 12-team College Football Playoff. Thamel slotted the Miami Hurricanes at No. 9. “I’m going to take Miami and bet on just pure talent,” Thamel told Davis. “Talent brought in at quarterback, talent brought in a tailback. Talent returns on the offensive line, talent brought in …