It's never too early to talk about the College Football Playoff. This is especially true in the 12-team era, which provides expanded opportunity and magnifies the impact of wins and losses during any part of the season.

So that means Week 2 is just as important as Week 14, especially as the contenders try and create some distance between themselves and the rest of the pack. Nonconference play also allows schools to stack some important wins before the difficulty ratchets up once league play begins.

Though the second week of the 2025 season isn't as loaded with ranked matchups as Week 1 was, there are plenty of College Football Playoff hopefuls in action. Here's a look at the Week 2 games that matter in the playoff race, and the stakes for each team involved. College Football Play

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