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Can Alabama repeat as College Football Playoff champions? Do Deshaun Watson and Clemson have the goods to get back to the title game again? Does Year 2 of the Jim Harbaugh Era mean a playoff run for Michigan?So many questions ... good thing we have enough experts and data to provide an answer to any and all of your 2016 queries. With help from ESPN Insiders, plus a healthy dose of ESPNs Football Power Index, we were able to plot out how the whole year would play out.A hint: As much as things stay the same (hello, Bama and Clemson at the very top), look out for a bunch of CFP party crashers.New quarterback, new running back, new defensive coordinator ... no problem in Tuscaloosa, where the Tide begin 2016 the same way they ended last season: at the top of the college football heap.READ MORESure, last year ended with heartbreak in the CFP title game. But with QB Deshaun Watson and RB Wayne Gallman back, a repeat trip is entirely possible -- and so is a different outcome in that final game.READ MOREOU lost four first-team All-Big 12 defensive players, but QB Baker Mayfield and RB Samaje Perine may be the best backfield duo in the country. Well know a lot about the Sooners ... er ... sooner rather than later, with games against Houston, Ohio State, TCU and Texas in the first six weeks of the season.READ MOREFiguring out a starting quarterback is a predicament for coach Jimbo Fisher. But what the QB has to do is easy: Hand the ball to RB Dalvin Cook.READ MOREAfter a 9-3 season that left LSU fans unfulfilled, the Tigers bring back 17 starters -- and one of them is RB Leonard Fournette. So yes, ?consider LSU a national title threat.READ MORENobody wanted to be playing Ohio State at the end of last season. And even though the Buckeyes lost a historic crop of players to the NFL, opponents may again not want anything to do with the Buckeyes come the 2016 postseason.READ MOREThe Cardinal may be even better in 2016 than they were in 2015. And that Christian McCaffrey guy may just top last seasons record-breaking performance.READ MOREWith its four top receivers returning, a stout defense and a friendly schedule cushion to start 2016, Michigan ought to open 7-0. Unbeaten Jim Harbaugh in late October? Yes, please.READ MOREThree potential future first-round NFL draft picks on defense. QB Joshua Dobbs and a running back duo of Jalen Hurd and Alvin Kamara. Yep, the Vols are stacked for an SEC championship run.READ MORETorii Hunter Jr. & Co. may not yet know who will be throwing him the ball, but the Notre Dame offense ought to be just fine. Itll help that the Irish have only three true road games, too.READ MOREQB Chad Kelly could be the best quarterback in the country ... and he isnt shy about saying so. Can Ole Miss make up for massive losses elsewhere, though?READ MOREThe Cougars have the talent -- and every intention -- to crash the CFP party this postseason. Beating OU on Sept. 3 will be a huge first step.READ MORENew starting QB ... terrible loss to end last season ... ranked outside the top 10. In other words, LJ Scott and Sparty are exactly where they want to be.READ MORECan QB Jake Browning and the Huskies be true sleepers with the hype tidal wave that is growing behind them?READ MORESure, the starting lineup looks very different from a year ago. But RB Kyle Hicks (4.8 yards per carry in 2015) is returning, and hes not the only potential star moving up the depth chart.READ MOREThe schedule is brutal, and that might be an understatement. But the roster is impressive, and that may be an understatement, too.READ MOREThe Pac-12 should be a ton of fun in 2016. And Fun Guy to Watch No. 1 could be QB Josh Rosen.READ MOREDawgs RB Nick Chubb is a handful to tackle. Backup Sony Michel is no picnic, either. And that makes Georgia dangerous.READ MOREThe Cardinals are solid almost everywhere, and potentially spectacular at QB with star Lamar Jackson.READ MORERB Royce Freeman and the Ducks offense will score. But can that leaky defense (485.3 YPG allowed in 2015) force a few more punts?READ MOREDont forget that the Cowboys started 10-0 last year, and bring back 17 starters. Included on that list: standout QB Mason Rudolph.READ MORECoach Art Briles is gone after a disastrous offseason at Baylor. But the Bears have talent (like WR KD Cannon) and should rack up some early wins against a soft schedule.READ MOREJust like last year, MLB Josey Jewell and the Hawkeyes defense should be tough to score on. The question is: Can the Iowa offense produce enough to win double-digit games again in 2016?READ MOREThe Tar Heels will again have a strong offensive line blocking for RB Elijah Hood. Early-season games against Georgia and Florida State will be the difference between another 11-win regular season and a solid top-25 finish.?READ MOREHouston who? The Aztecs and terrific RB Donnel Pumphrey think they are the CFP dark horse, not the Cougars.READ MORETop 25 voters?Edward Aschoff, ESPN staff writer; Butch Davis, ESPN analyst, former coach at Miami and North Carolina; Heather Dinich, ESPN staff writer; Brad Edwards, ESPN Radio College GameDay analyst, ESPN Insider; Chris Fallica, ESPN senior researcher, The Bear on College GameDay; Rod Gilmore, ESPN analyst, former Stanford cornerback; Danny Kanell, ESPN analyst, former Florida State quarterback; Chris Low, ESPN senior writer; Ivan Maisel, ESPN senior writer; Ryan McGee, ESPN senior writer; Brett McMurphy, ESPN college football Insider; Adam Rittenberg, ESPN staff writer; Mark Schlabach, ESPN senior writerTop 25 projections Football Power Index: FPI predicts and ranks team strength based on expected points added from offense, defense and special teams, adjusted for opponent strength. 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India are a strong team, but we will do our best to give them a tough fight.Surprise package South Korea versus formidable IranSouth Korea have been a strong unit all tournament, eventually topping Pool A. Iran were on course to finish first in Pool B but were overtaken by Thailand after their final group stage match.?Iran and South Korea have both shown tactical awareness but Irans surprise loss to debutants Poland gives South Korea a slight edge in the semifinal. Not that Irans captain Meraj Sheykh is particularly worried: We are here to win the trophy, no matter what, no matter how strong our opponents are.History has it... India and Iran faced each other in the last two World Cup finals. India won comfortably in 2004 - the victory margin was 28 points (55-27) - but the 2007 final was a much closer affair, ending 29-19 in Indias favour.This year, however, a meeting of the rivals can be averted with the emergence of two strong teams - South Korea and Thailand - who have entered the semifinals for the first time after outperforming Bangladesh and Japan. In fact, South Korea aare the only unbeaten team left in the tournament; they even stunned the hosts India in the opening match.dddddddddddd?Players to watch out for Ajay Thakur has been one of Indias most reliable players, and his raid tactics will play an important role in the semifinal with Thailand still seemingly struggling with their defence. Thakurs presence of mind might also be crucial in determining Indias fortunes.Jang Kun Lee, the find of the Pro Kabaddi League, has not just helped South Korea be the surprise package of the season with constant raid points, he has also proven to be an all-rounder for the team with successful tackles and assists, making the most of his height and reach.?Meraj Sheykh will prove to be crucial for Iran in the semifinal. His raiding skills will be in focus as he has used his agility and quick reflexes to good effects so far to evade the oppositions tackles. He will also be a key presence in Irans defence.Thailands Khomsan Thongkham has been consistent with his performances and has continuously proven his worth as a raider. In Thailands final group stage match against Japan, it was his 10 raid points that helped the team get a 37-33 victory.Final favouritesWhile Iran and Thailand have played a number of close games, India and South Koreas wins have mostly been one-sided. In addition, India and South Korea have shown strength in defence and raids and they should have the edge over their opponents in the semifinals.? ' ' '