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The Athletic Staff's Picks for Every College Football Bowl Game

2024-12-13

It's that time of the year again when bowl season kicks off, bringing with it the excitement of bowl pick 'em. With opt-outs, transfers, and coaching decisions adding to the complexity, predicting these games becomes a challenging task. However, our team at The Athletic's college football staff has taken on the challenge and made picks for every bowl game and the four first-round College Football Playoff games.

Uncover the Bowl Season Predictions and Picks

Bowl Season Overview

Bowl season is a highly anticipated time in college football. It's a time when teams from different conferences come together to compete in various bowl games. This season, there are several notable matchups that have fans on the edge of their seats. The home teams are favored in the four CFP games by at least a touchdown, and our pickers have shared their insights.

For example, in the CFP games, the home teams like Texas, Penn State, Notre Dame, and Ohio State have received a lot of love. Out of nine pickers, six picked Penn State to beat SMU, seven picked Ohio State to beat Tennessee, and only one picked Clemson to win at Texas. It will be interesting to see if these predictions hold true or if there will be some unexpected upsets.

Unanimous Picks

There are five more games with unanimous picks, which are sure to generate some heated discussions. These picks add an extra layer of excitement to the bowl season.

Throughout the bowl season, we will be updating this post with the standings to keep you informed. Stay tuned for more bowl action!

Ranking the 10 Best Non-CFP Bowl Games

When it comes to non-CFP bowl games, there are some truly exciting matchups. One of the most debated questions is why Alabama-Michigan isn't ranked No. 1. Let's take a closer look at these top 10 non-CFP bowl games and understand what makes them special.

Each of these games has its own unique story and potential for an exciting matchup. From the Northern Illinois vs. Fresno State Famous Idaho Potato Bowl to the Minnesota vs. Virginia Tech Duke's Mayo Bowl, there is something for every college football fan.

College Football Playoff Picks

Our college football staff has made their picks for the College Football Playoff as well. Let's take a look at the matchups and see how our pickers think the playoffs will unfold.

In the No. 10 Indiana at No. 7 Notre Dame game, there is a lot of excitement. Indiana is looking to make a statement, while Notre Dame is aiming to defend their home turf. Our pickers have their opinions on this matchup, and it will be interesting to see how it plays out.

The same goes for the other playoff matchups. From SMU at Penn State to Clemson at Texas and Tennessee at Ohio State, each game has its own set of challenges and potential outcomes.