How about some college football predictions? Today's bowl games are dominated by the start of the College Football Playoffs.
Today's games
Citrus Bowl
LSU vs Louisville
Pick: Louisville
I remember when Cal played in this big bowl game. That was a quarter century ago and it was a big bowl game for Cal. They took apart Clemson on that great day. As for this game, I'd like to see Louisville quarterback Lamar Jackson play like the electric football player that won the Heisman. He and the Cardinals faded a bit down the stretch. It will be fun to see Jackson deal with a very good LSU defense.
Taxslayer Bowl
Georgia Tech vs Kentucky
Pick: Kentucky
Georgia Tech runs the ball a lot. Kentucky doesn't stop the run so well. That's not a good combination but the Wildcats have shown all season that they can handle a shootout.
Peach Bowl
Washington vs Alabama
Pick: Alabama
The first of today's two playoff games. Washington head coach Chris Peterson gave some top teams fits when he was at Boise State. Especially when he had a few weeks to prepare. It'll be fun to see what he does against this top team with the football talent that he has at Washington. And this is a very talented Huskies team. Alabama just has too much NFL-caliber talent but I think this game is closer than the two touchdown point spread.
Fiesta Bowl
Clemson vs Ohio State
Pick: Ohio State
The second of today's two playoff games. I keep going back and forth with this game. If the Tigers team that tangled with Alabama for the title last year shows up, Clemson wins. I haven't seen that team this year. Some argue that Ohio State was the third best team in the Big 10 this season. Ultimately, I see the Buckeyes as the most physically talented football team outside of Alabama. If that talent shows up today they should play Alabama for the title.
January 2 Games
Cotton Bowl
Western Michigan vs Wisconsin
Pick: Western Michigan
I'm going with the little guy.
Outback Bowl
Florida vs Iowa
Pick: Iowa
A coin flip. I'll go with the team that ended the regular season better.
Rose Bowl
USC vs Penn State
Pick: USC
If it weren't for a terrible start to the season, USC would be playing for the national title. They are one of the best four teams right now. Penn State has had a terrific season but the Trojans are rolling.
Sugar Bowl
Auburn vs Oklahoma
Pick: Oklahoma
This game could turn into a shootout and Oklahoma has more players that can take over a game.
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