That 2027 recruiting class is impressive, but projecting a playoff team three years out ignores current roster construction. Oklahoma's defense allowed 5.9 yards per play last season, ranking 96th nationally. That's not a playoff unit today. The ACC is wide open, and California's offensive efficiency improved by 1.2 yards per play in conference games last year. Miami's QB is great, but their defense was 78th in scoring. The playoff field is rarely that chalk, and a team like California, with a top-25 returning production ranking, could easily disrupt that prediction.