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College Football Playoff: Peach Bowl Preview and Prediction

Posted on January 9, 2026 by Douglas Blaine

No. 1 Indiana (14-0) battles No. 5 Oregon (13-1) in the Peach Bowl CFP Semifinal on Jan. 9 at 7:30 p.m. ET on ESPN. Heisman winner Fernando Mendoza and IU’s takeaway defense repeat their regular-season blueprint to edge the Ducks in a rematch grinder. Prediction: Indiana 27, Oregon 20. Continue reading →

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College Football Playoff: Fiesta Bowl Preview and Prediction

Posted on January 8, 2026 by Douglas Blaine

No. 6 Ole Miss (13-1) faces No. 10 Miami (12-2) in the Fiesta Bowl CFP Semifinal on Jan. 8 at 7:30 p.m. ET on ESPN. Trinidad Chambliss and Ole Miss’ explosive attack exploit Miami’s “just enough” offense, while Golding’s disruptive defense forces key stops for the upset win. Prediction: Ole Miss 30, Miami 24. Continue reading →

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Duke’s Mayo Bowl Preview and Prediction

Posted on January 2, 2026 by Douglas Blaine

Wake Forest (8-4) battles Mississippi State (5-7) in the Duke’s Mayo Bowl on Jan. 2 at 8:00 p.m. ET on ESPN. Wake’s superior roster health overcomes MSU’s heavy attrition for a comfortable win—and a mayo dump celebration. Prediction: Wake Forest 31, Mississippi State 24. Continue reading →

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Holiday Bowl Preview and Prediction

Posted on January 2, 2026 by Douglas Blaine

No. 17 Arizona (9-3) faces SMU (8-4) in the Holiday Bowl on Jan. 2 at 8:00 p.m. ET on FOX. Noah Fifita and Arizona’s balanced attack look to outpace SMU’s dynamic QB Kevin Jennings in a high-scoring San Diego shootout. Prediction: Arizona 38, SMU 31. Continue reading →

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Liberty Bowl Preview and Prediction

Posted on January 2, 2026 by Douglas Blaine

Navy (10-2) faces Cincinnati (7-5) in the Liberty Bowl on Jan. 2 at 4:30 p.m. ET on ESPN. The Midshipmen’s No. 1 rushing attack and full roster overwhelm Cincinnati’s depleted offense (QB Brendan Sorsby out) in a clock-control win. Prediction: Navy 31, Cincinnati 20. Continue reading →

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Armed Forces Bowl Preview and Prediction

Posted on January 2, 2026 by Douglas Blaine

Rice (5-7) faces Texas State (6-6) in the Armed Forces Bowl on Jan. 2 at 1:00 p.m. ET on ESPN. Heavy opt-outs cripple Rice (QB Chase Jenkins out), while Texas State’s explosive offense and QB Brad Jackson dominate for a blowout. Prediction: Texas State 42, Rice 24. Continue reading →

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Sugar Bowl Preview and Prediction

Posted on January 1, 2026 by Douglas Blaine

No. 3 Georgia (12-1) faces No. 6 Ole Miss (12-1) in the Sugar Bowl CFP Quarterfinal tonight at 8:00 p.m. ET on ESPN. Kirby Smart’s rested Bulldogs, led by QB Gunner Stockton, repeat their October blueprint to edge Pete Golding’s explosive Rebels in an SEC thriller. Prediction: Georgia 34, Ole Miss 27. Continue reading →

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Rose Bowl Preview and Prediction

Posted on January 1, 2026 by Douglas Blaine

No. 1 Indiana (13-0) faces No. 9 Alabama (11-3) in the Rose Bowl CFP Quarterfinal on Jan. 1 at 4:00 p.m. ET on ESPN. Heisman winner Fernando Mendoza and IU’s takeaway defense overpower Alabama’s athleticism for a historic semifinal berth. Prediction: Indiana 27, Alabama 21. Continue reading →

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Orange Bowl Preview and Prediction

Posted on January 1, 2026 by Douglas Blaine

No. 4 Texas Tech (12-1) faces No. 5 Oregon (12-1) in the Orange Bowl CFP Quarterfinal on Jan. 1 at noon ET on ESPN. Behren Morton’s efficient passing and Tech’s takeaway defense edge Oregon’s high-octane attack post-first-round win. Prediction: Texas Tech 38, Oregon 34. Continue reading →

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2025–26 College Football Bowl Season: Schedule, TV, Odds & Pick ’Em Tracker (Update through games of 1/1)

Posted on December 31, 2025 by Douglas Blaine

Bowl season is already underway, with games in the books and more kicking off this week. Here’s a complete, up-to-date look at the 2025–26 bowl season — dates, times, TV, matchups, odds, and a Pick ’Em tracker you can use all the way through the College Football Playoff. Check back often for updates, predictions, and results as the postseason unfolds. Continue reading →

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