As the College Football Playoff approaches, the question arises – do the rest of the bowl games even matter? While the focus is on the 12-team playoff, there are still plenty of intriguing matchups in the other bowls. In projections, Syracuse faces Michigan in the Bad Boy Mowers Pinstripe Bowl, Illinois battles South Carolina in the Cheez-It Citrus Bowl, Miami meets USC in the Tony the Tiger Sun Bowl, and Clemson takes on Iowa in the Duke’s Mayo Bowl.
Meanwhile, the College Football Playoff first-round matchups include Arizona State vs. Notre Dame, Indiana vs. Georgia, Tennessee vs. Ohio State, and Alabama vs. Penn State. The quarterfinal games will feature Boise State vs. Penn State, SMU vs. Notre Dame, Oregon vs. Ohio State, and Texas vs. Georgia. In the semifinals, Texas is predicted to face Notre Dame, while Oregon is set to play Penn State.
Ultimately, the College Football Playoff championship matchup is projected to be between Oregon and Texas, with the game scheduled for Monday, January 20 at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta. The two teams have navigated through the regular season without much chaos, making it a chalky but anticipated championship showdown. Exciting matchups await in the bowls leading up to the playoff, offering fans a variety of games to enjoy before the championship game.
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