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College Football CFP & Bowl Predictions – Week 12

TJ Inman

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Rose Bowl - (1) Oregon vs. Winner of 8/9 1st Round Playoff Game
Oregon tight end Terrance Ferguson celebrates a touchdown alongside teammates as the Oregon Ducks host the Maryland Terrapins at Autzen Stadium Saturday, Nov. 9, 2024 in Eugene, Ore.
IS4S Salute to Veterans Bowl - Dec. 14 - Northern Illinois vs. UConn
Nov 18, 2023; East Hartford, Connecticut, USA; UConn Huskies head coach Jim Mora watches from the sideline as they take on the Sacred Heart Pioneers at Rentschler Field at Pratt & Whitney Stadium. Mandatory Credit: David Butler II-USA TODAY Sports
Frisco Bowl - Dec. 17 - Miami (OH) vs. Louisiana
Sep 28, 2024; Winston-Salem, North Carolina, USA; Wake Forest Demon Deacons defensive back Jaxon Mull (12) tackles Louisiana-Lafayette Ragin Cajuns wide receiver Trayv'on Culbert (30) during the second half at Allegacy Federal Credit Union Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jim Dedmon-Imagn Images
Boca Raton Bowl - Dec. 18 - Marshall vs. Liberty
Sept. 21, 2024; Columbus, Ohio, USA; Marshall Thundering Herd defensive back Josh Moten (1) celebrates with Marshall Thundering Herd linebacker Landyn Watson (9) after an interception during the first half of an NCAA Division I football game at Ohio Stadium on Saturday.
Los Angeles Bowl - Dec. 18 - Cal vs. UNLV
Oct 11, 2024; Logan, Utah, USA; UNLV Rebels wide receiver Ricky White III (11) catches a touchdown pass in front of Utah State Aggies cornerback Avante Dickerson (17) in the first half at Merlin Olsen Field at Maverik Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jamie Sabau-Imagn Images
New Orleans Bowl - Dec. 19 - Western Kentucky vs. James Madison
Sep 21, 2024; Chapel Hill, North Carolina, USA; James Madison Dukes safety Kye Holmes (12) reacts in the second quarter at Kenan Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Bob Donnan-Imagn Images
Cure Bowl - Dec. 20 - Texas State vs. East Carolina
Oct 19, 2024; West Point, New York, USA; East Carolina Pirates defensive back Omar Rogers (12) reacts during the game against the Army Black Knights at Michie Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Lucas Boland-Imagn Images
Gasparilla Bowl - Dec. 20 - Virginia Tech vs. South Florida
Nov 9, 2024; Blacksburg, Virginia, USA; Virginia Tech Hokies quarterback Kyron Drones (1) looks to pass the ball against the Clemson Tigers during the second quarter at Lane Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brian Bishop-Imagn Images
Myrtle Beach Bowl - Dec. 23 - Coastal Carolina vs. Western Michigan
Dec 23, 2023; Honolulu, HI, USA; Coastal Carolina Chanticleers head coach Tim Beck talks to his players during the first quarter of the Easypost Hawaii Bowl against the San Jose State Spartans at Clarence T.C. Ching Athletics Complex. Mandatory Credit: Steven Erler-USA TODAY Sports
Famous Idaho Potato Bowl - Dec. 23 - Arkansas State vs. Eastern Michigan
Arkansas State Red Wolves quarterback Timmy McClain (6) runs with the ball against Iowa State during the third quarter in the week-4 NCAA football at Jack Trice Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 21, 2024, in Ames, Iowa.
Hawaii Bowl - Dec. 24 - Hawaii vs. UL-Monroe
Louisiana Monroe Warhawks quarterback General Booty (14) looks for a handoff in the first half of the Texas Longhorns' game against the ULM Warhawks at Darrell K Royal Texas Memorial Stadium in Austin, Sept. 21, 2024.
GameAbove Sports Bowl - Dec. 26 - Nebraska vs. Toledo
Nov 2, 2024; Lincoln, Nebraska, USA; Nebraska Cornhuskers running back Dante Dowdell (23) runs for a touchdown against the UCLA Bruins during the second quarter at Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Dylan Widger-Imagn Images
Guaranteed Rate Bowl - Dec. 26 - West Virginia vs. Rutgers
Nov 9, 2024; Piscataway, New Jersey, USA; The Rutgers Scarlet Knights mascot, Sir Henry, celebrates with the players after a victory against the Minnesota Golden Gophers at SHI Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Vincent Carchietta-Imagn Images
68 Ventures Bowl - Dec. 26 - Bowling Green vs. Georgia Southern
Sep 21, 2024; College Station, Texas, USA; Bowling Green Falcons quarterback Connor Bazelak (7) warms up on the sideline during the fourth quarter against the Texas A&M Aggies at Kyle Field. Mandatory Credit: Maria Lysaker-Imagn Images.
Birmingham Bowl - Dec. 27 - Oklahoma vs. North Texas
Nov 9, 2024; Columbia, Missouri, USA; Oklahoma Sooners tight end Bauer Sharp (10) is congratulated by teammates after a successful fake punt in the first half against the Missouri Tigers at Faurot Field at Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jay Biggerstaff-Imagn Images
Armed Forces Bowl - Dec. 27 - Army vs. Boston College
Nov 9, 2024; Denton, Texas, USA; Army Black Knights offensive lineman Paolo Gennarelli (71) celebrates after a 14-3 win against the North Texas Mean Green at DATCU Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Danny Wild-Imagn Images
Liberty Bowl - Dec. 27 - TCU vs. Vanderbilt
Nov 9, 2024; Fort Worth, Texas, USA; TCU Horned Frogs defensive lineman Travis Jackson (96) celebrates with teammates after making an interception during the second half against the Oklahoma State Cowboys at Amon G. Carter Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kevin Jairaj-Imagn Images
Holiday Bowl - Dec. 27 - SMU vs. BYU
Nov 9, 2024; Salt Lake City, Utah, USA; Brigham Young Cougars quarterback Jake Retzlaff (12) makes a throw over Utah Utes linebacker Lander Barton (8) during the first quarter at Rice-Eccles Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Rob Gray-Imagn Images
Las Vegas Bowl - Dec. 27 - Washington vs. Missouri
Nov 9, 2024; Columbia, Missouri, USA; Missouri Tigers safety Marvin Burks Jr. (1) celebrates after a fumble recovery during the second half against the Oklahoma Sooners at Faurot Field at Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jay Biggerstaff-Imagn Images
Fenway Bowl - Dec. 28 - Duke vs. Tulane
Nov 9, 2024; Raleigh, North Carolina, USA; Duke Blue Devils quarterback Maalik Murphy (6) runs with the ball during the second half of the game against North Carolina State Wolfpack at Carter-Finley Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jaylynn Nash-Imagn Images
Pinstripe Bowl - Dec. 28 - Syracuse vs. Wisconsin
Nov 9, 2024; Chestnut Hill, Massachusetts, USA; Syracuse Orange running back LeQuint Allen (1) celebrates with offensive lineman Lysander Moeolo (71) after scoring a touchdown against the Boston College Eagles during the first half at Alumni Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brian Fluharty-Imagn Images
New Mexico Bowl - Dec. 28 - Sam Houston vs. San Jose State
Nov 9, 2024; Corvallis, Oregon, USA; San Jose State Spartans quarterback Walker Eget (5) runs the ball during the fourth quarter against the Oregon State Beavers at Reser Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Craig Strobeck-Imagn Images
Pop-Tarts Bowl - Dec. 28 - Clemson vs. Iowa State
Nov 9, 2024; Blacksburg, Virginia, USA; Clemson Tigers wide receiver T.J. Moore (1) runs for a touchdown after a catch as Virginia Tech Hokies safety Jaylen Jones (15) attempt's to tackle him during the third quarter at Lane Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brian Bishop-Imagn Images
Arizona Bowl - Dec. 28 - Buffalo vs. Colorado State
Oct 26, 2024; Fort Collins, Colorado, USA; Colorado State Rams celebrate their 17-6 Homecoming victory over the New Mexico Lobos at Sonny Lubick Field at Canvas Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Michael Madrid-Imagn Images
Military Bowl - Dec. 28 - North Carolina vs. Memphis
Memphis Wide Receiver Koby Drake (10) goes airborne as he hurdles North Texas Safety Jayden Hill (21) during the NCAA Football match between the Memphis Tigers and the North Texas Mean Green inside Simmons Bank Liberty Stadium, Memphis, Tenn., on Saturday, Oct. 19, 2024.
Alamo Bowl - Dec. 28 - Kansas State vs. Washington State
Nov 9, 2024; Pullman, Washington, USA; Washington State Cougars defensive back Ethan O'Connor (24) and defensive back Stephen Hall (1) celebrate after a Utah State Aggies turnover in the second half at Gesa Field at Martin Stadium. Mandatory Credit: James Snook-Imagn Images
Independence Bowl - Dec. 28 - Baylor vs. Fresno State
Nov 2, 2024; Waco, Texas, USA; Baylor Bears running back Bryson Washington (30) celebrates after scoring his fourth touchdown against the TCU Horned Frogs during the second half at McLane Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Chris Jones-Imagn Images
Music City Bowl - Dec. 30 - Michigan vs. Arkansas
Nov 9, 2024; Bloomington, Indiana, USA; Michigan Wolverines wide receiver Peyton O'Leary (81) dives for a first down but Indiana Hoosiers linebacker Aiden Fisher (4) stops him second half against the Indiana Hoosiers at Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Trevor Ruszkowski-Imagn Images
Reliaquest Bowl - Dec. 31 - Iowa vs. South Carolina
South Carolina Gamecocks tight end Joshua Simon (6) celebrates after scoring a touchdown against Vanderbilt Commodores during the first half at FirstBank Stadium in Nashville, Tenn., Saturday, Nov. 9, 2024.
Sun Bowl - Dec. 31 - Georgia Tech vs. Arizona State
Nov 9, 2024; Tempe, Arizona, USA; Arizona State Sun Devils wide receiver Jordyn Tyson (0) celebrates a touchdown pass against the UCF Knights during the second half at Mountain America Stadium, Home of the ASU Sun Devils. Mandatory Credit: Joe Camporeale-Imagn Images
Citrus Bowl - Dec. 31 - Tennessee vs. Illinois
Tennessee defensive lineman James Pearce Jr. (27) celebrates Tennessee defensive lineman Omarr Norman-Lott’s (55) sack during an NCAA college football game between Tennessee and Mississippi State at Neyland Stadium in Knoxville, Tenn., Saturday, Nov. 9, 2024.
Texas Bowl - Dec. 31 - Texas Tech vs. Texas A&M
Texas Tech's Behren Morton throws a pass against Colorado in a Big 12 football game Saturday, Nov. 9, 2024, at Jones AT&T Stadium.
Gator Bowl - Jan. 2 - Pitt vs. LSU
Pittsburgh Panthers wide receiver Konata Mumpfield (9) scores a touchdown in the fourth quarter of the College Football game at Nippert Stadium in Cincinnati on Saturday, Sept. 7, 2024.
First Responder Bowl - Jan. 3 - Cincinnati vs. Navy
Oct 26, 2024; East Rutherford, New Jersey, USA; Navy Midshipmen running back Eli Heidenreich (22) attempts to catch a punt during the second half against the Notre Dame Fighting Irish at MetLife Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Vincent Carchietta-Imagn Images
Duke's Mayo Bowl - Jan. 3 - Minnesota vs. Louisville
Nov 9, 2024; Piscataway, New Jersey, USA; Minnesota Golden Gophers defensive back Ethan Robinson (2) celebrates his interception with teammates during the first half against the Rutgers Scarlet Knights at SHI Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Vincent Carchietta-Imagn Images
Bahamas Bowl - Jan. 4 - Jacksonville State vs. Ohio
Jacksonville State Gamecocks quarterback Tyler Huff (6) scrambles during their game against the Louisville Cardinals on Saturday, Sept. 7, 2024 at L&N Federal Credit Union Stadium in Louisville, Ky.
1st Round Playoff - (9) Alabama at (8) Notre Dame
Nov 9, 2024; South Bend, Indiana, USA; Notre Dame Fighting Irish quarterback Riley Leonard (13) celebrates after a touchdown against the Florida State Seminoles during the first quarter at Notre Dame Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Matt Cashore-Imagn Images
1st Round Playoff - (10) Indiana at (7) Ole Miss
Nov 9, 2024; Bloomington, Indiana, USA; Indiana Hoosiers wide receiver Ke'Shawn Williams (5) celebrates a first down in the second half against the Michigan Wolverines at Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Trevor Ruszkowski-Imagn Images
1st Round Playoff - (11) Georgia at (6) Penn State
Nov 9, 2024; University Park, Pennsylvania, USA; Penn State Nittany Lions running back Kaytron Allen (13) runs for a touchdown against the Washington Huskies during the fourth quarter at Beaver Stadium. Penn State won 35-6. Mandatory Credit: Matthew O'Haren-Imagn Images
1st Round Playoff - (12) Boise State at (5) Ohio State
Ohio State Buckeyes linebacker Cody Simon (0) sacks Purdue Boilermakers quarterback Hudson Card (1) in the first half at Ohio Stadium on Saturday, Nov. 9, 2024 in Columbus, Ohio.
Fiesta Bowl - (4) Colorado Buffaloes vs. Winner of 5/12 1st Round Playoff Game
Colorado's Arden Walker celebrates after a sack against Texas Tech in a Big 12 football game Saturday, Nov. 9, 2024, at Jones AT&T Stadium.
Peach Bowl - (3) Miami Hurricanes vs. Winner of 6/11 1st Round Playoff Game
Nov 9, 2024; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; Miami Hurricanes quarterback Cam Ward (1) scrambles against the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets in the second quarter at Bobby Dodd Stadium at Hyundai Field. Mandatory Credit: Brett Davis-Imagn Images
Sugar Bowl - (2) Texas Longhorns vs Winner of 7/10 1st Round Playoff Game
Nov 9, 2024; Austin, Texas, USA; Texas Longhorns running back Jerrick Gibson (9) runs for yards during the second half against the Florida Gators at Darrell K Royal-Texas Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Scott Wachter-Imagn Images
Rose Bowl - (1) Oregon vs. Winner of 8/9 1st Round Playoff Game
Oregon tight end Terrance Ferguson celebrates a touchdown alongside teammates as the Oregon Ducks host the Maryland Terrapins at Autzen Stadium Saturday, Nov. 9, 2024 in Eugene, Ore.
IS4S Salute to Veterans Bowl - Dec. 14 - Northern Illinois vs. UConn
Nov 18, 2023; East Hartford, Connecticut, USA; UConn Huskies head coach Jim Mora watches from the sideline as they take on the Sacred Heart Pioneers at Rentschler Field at Pratt & Whitney Stadium. Mandatory Credit: David Butler II-USA TODAY Sports

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