BCS Bowls
BCS National Championship: Florida State vs USC
Florida State is no surprise as repeat contenders for the National Championship, but USC is quietly poised for a wonderful year. Their defense is elite, while their offense is going to be able to march down efficiently. With stars like Nelson Agholor, Leonard Williams, Su’A Cravens, and many more on the team, USC will be able to come out on top of the PAC 12 and ultimately land a natty berth.
Rose Bowl: Michigan State vs Oregon
The Ducks will fall short of a PAC 12 championship shot because of Stanford, but they will end up being ranked higher after USC beats Stanford in the conference title game. Oregon’s speed versus Michigan State’s brutality will be an interesting matchup. Contrary to common belief, Michigan State has the edge. Oregon struggles against teams that can physically beat them up front, and Michigan State can.
Discover Orange Bowl: Duke vs Baylor
As the conference winner, Florida State will play in the national title game. Duke is the next team in line from the ACC. David Cutcliffe’s “flip” of the program has been incredible and they are finally at a highly competitive level. In a game against an offense like Baylor’s, this game will be one hell of a shootout.
Allstate Sugar Bowl: Alabama vs Washington
After losing the conference to Auburn last season, Alabama will regain their throne atop the SEC. Although, many will be shocked with Washington. Their defense is arguably the best in the conference, and their receiving corps on offense will be able to carry the offense. The two teams are different stylistically, but they will make for an entertaining matchup.
Tostitos Fiesta Bowl: Oklahoma vs Auburn
Though they will not repeat their success from last season, Auburn is still a competitive team that will put up a fight in a BCS bowl. Oklahoma will now officially be without Dorial Green-Beckham, but they are still the best team in the conference. Trevor Knight is a darkhorse Heisman candidate that will lead Oklahoma to the Fiesta Bowl.
Non-BCS Bowls
Hyundai Sun Bowl: UCLA vs Virginia Tech
AT&T Cotton Bowl Classic: Texas Tech vs Texas A&M
Gator Bowl: Texas A&M vs Michigan
Autozone Liberty Bowl: Louisiana Tech vs SMU
Capital One Bowl: Ohio State vs LSU
Chick-Fil-A Bowl: Miami (FL) vs Georgia
Advocare V100 Bowl: Clemson vs Tennessee
National University Holiday Bowl: Texas vs Oregon State
Outback Bowl: Wisconsin vs Florida
Buffalo Wild Wings Bowl: TCU vs Nebraska
Russell Athletic Bowl: North Carolina vs UCF
Valero Alamo Bowl: Kansas State vs Stanford
Famous Idaho Potato Bowl: San Diego State vs Kent State
Little Caesars Pizza Bowl: Purdue vs Eastern Michigan
Franklin American Mortgage Music City Bowl: Georgia Tech vs Ole Miss
GoDaddy.com Bowl: Appalachian State vs Bowling Green
Meineke Car Care Bowl of Texas: West Virginia vs Iowa
New Mexico Bowl: Fresno State vs Arizona State
R+L Carriers New Orleans Bowl: Southern Miss vs Georgia Southern
Belk Bowl: Louisville vs Connecticut
Fight Hunger Bowl: Washington State vs BYU
Sheraton Hawai’i Bowl: Western Kentucky vs Nevada
Bell Helicopter Armed Forces Bowl: Rice vs Navy
SDCCU Poinsettia Bowl: Boise State vs Army
BBVA Compass Bowl: Temple vs Mississippi State
Military Bowl: Syracuse vs Old Dominion
Beef ‘O’ Brady’s Bowl: Cincinnati vs Middle Tennessee
New Era Pinstripe Bowl: East Carolina vs Notre Dame
Heart of Dallas Bowl: Maryland vs North Texas