Of all the teams that made the playoffs this year, I think Clemson has the best chance at returning simply because there is nothing in the ACC that can stop them. A&M will once again be their most difficult game, followed by perhaps Syracuse in the Carrier Dome which is weird place to play.
In the SEC, I think UGA takes a small step backwards and it will be a dog fight in the East between them and Florida. Auburn, LSU and A&M will be difficult outs in the West, but I feel confident we win the West and the SEC and make the playoffs again.
For the other two spots, Notre Dame, Ohio St., Texas, Oklahoma, and Oregon seem like the best options and my prediction is Ohio St. and Texas.