Ranking College Football’s New Year’s Six Bowl Games to Watch

6. Vrbo Fiesta Bowl - Oregon Ducks vs. Liberty Flames

Despite dropping two games to the Washington Huskies in 2023, the Oregon Ducks put together a strong year under head coach Dan Lanning. Bo Nix was a Heisman finalist for the Ducks, while Jamey Chadwell led the Liberty Flames to a perfect 13-0 season. 

2. Allstate Sugar Bowl - Texas Longhorns vs. Washington Huskies

Two programs that have found magic in 2023 are the Texas Longhorns and Washington Huskies. The two programs are set to face off in the Allstate Sugar Bowl, with a chance to play for a National Championship on the line. Heisman finalist Michael Penix Jr. leads the Huskies, while the Longhorns will look to Quinn Ewers. Which of these programs will advance?

3. Capital One Orange Bowl - Georgia Bulldogs vs. Florida State Seminoles

The undefeated Florida Seminoles will collide with the two-time defending national champion Georgia Bulldogs in a battle between two teams that wish they were suiting up in the College Football Playoff. Although Georgia isn't in the running to defend their crown, there's a lot of intrigue following this game after how the Seminoles were left out of the playoff. 

4. Goodyear Cotton Bowl Classic - Ohio State Buckeyes vs. Missouri Tigers

The Missouri Tigers are on the rise, and this will be a substantial test for them against the Ohio State Buckeyes in the Goodyear Cotton Bowl Classic. Although Ohio State will likely be without some key players, this is still a very deep roster and one that will be a big challenge for Missouri to handle. Can they pass the test?

5. Chick-fil-A Peach Bowl - Ole Miss Rebels vs. Penn State Nittany Lions

Penn State dropped both of their big games this season to Ohio State and Michigan, and they'll have another big test in the Chick-fil-A Peach Bowl against Lane Kiffin and Ole Miss. The Rebels boast a high-flying offense, and it will be interesting to see whether Penn State's defense or Ole Miss and their offense come out on top. 

6. Vrbo Fiesta Bowl - Oregon Ducks vs. Liberty Flames

Despite dropping two games to the Washington Huskies in 2023, the Oregon Ducks put together a strong year under head coach Dan Lanning. Bo Nix was a Heisman finalist for the Ducks, while Jamey Chadwell led the Liberty Flames to a perfect 13-0 season.