New Year’s Day College Football Playoff Best Bets
Sportsgrid Staff
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The College Football Playoff quarterfinals promise excitement and high stakes as Arizona State faces Texas in the Peach Bowl, Ohio State seeks revenge against Oregon in the Rose Bowl, and Georgia battles Notre Dame in the Sugar Bowl. Each game features powerhouse programs with championship aspirations, from Arizona State’s underdog story to Georgia and Notre Dame’s histories and Ohio State and Oregon’s rivalry. With semifinal spots on the line, fans can expect intense matchups and unforgettable moments.
CFP Player Props: Texas vs. Arizona St. | Ohio St. vs. Oregon | Notre Dame vs. Georgia
Peach Bowl: 1:00 p.m. ET | No. 5 Texas vs. No. 4 Arizona State
The Sun Devils, defying expectations all season, face their toughest challenge yet as heavy underdogs against a talented Longhorns squad aiming to secure a spot in the semifinals. Texas is a commanding 12.5-point favorite, with the over/under set at 51.5 points. Despite the odds and expert consensus favoring the Longhorns, Arizona State’s improbable rise has shown they thrive in the underdog role.
Best Bet: Longhorns -12.5 (-112)
CFP Betting Previews: Texas vs. Arizona St. | UT-ASU SGP | Ohio St. vs. Oregon | Notre Dame vs. Georgia
Rose Bowl: 5:00 p.m. ET | No. 8 Ohio State vs. No. 1 Oregon
Their first meeting this season was a nail-biter, with Oregon escaping by a single point in a game that defined both teams’ regular-season narratives. The stakes are higher as these two battle-tested squads collide in Pasadena. Ohio State enters as a narrow 2.5-point favorite, with the total points line at 55.5.
Best Bet: Oregon +2.5 (-110)
Sugar Bowl: 8:45 p.m. ET | No. 7 Notre Dame vs. No. 2 Georgia
With Georgia aiming to defend its championship pedigree and Notre Dame seeking its first title since 1988, the drama is set for an epic showdown in New Orleans. Georgia is a slight favorite, favored by 1.5 points in what oddsmakers predict will be a tightly contested battle. The Bulldogs have a 3-0 record against the Fighting Irish in their all-time series, adding historical intrigue to the matchup.
Best Bet: Bulldogs -1.5 (-105)
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