We're into the stretch run of the 2024 college football season. It's that magical time of year where speculation runs rampant and bowl projections become a hot topic of conversation. From storied bowl games to the College Football Playoff, the stage is set for unbelievable bowl moments that will etch teams into the annals of college football history.
College Football Bowl Projections After Week 11
Let's explore some of the most captivating matchups based on the current college football landscape.
College Football Playoff Predictions
The expanded 12-team College Football Playoff is sure to give football fans some surprising match ups. There will be a ton intriguing possibilities after the release of the first College Football Playoff rankings on Tuesday.
First-round games
No. 12 Colorado at No. 5 Tennessee
Deion and the Sanders family versus Tennessee would be a movie.
No.11 Alabama at No. 6 Penn State
No. 10 Miami at No. 7 Texas
Nico Iamaleava vs Quinn Ewers on the big stage. Tennessee's defense appears to be ready to propel them into contention. But, is their young quarterback prepared?
No. 9 Notre Dame at No. 8 Ole Miss
CFP Quarterfinals
Tuesday, Dec. 31
CFP Quarterfinal Vrbo Fiesto Bowl
No. 5 Tennessee vs No. 4 BYU
Wednesday, Jan. 1
CFP Quarterfinal Chick-fil-A Peach Bowl
No. 11 Alabama vs No. 3 Ohio State
CFP Quarterfinal Rose Bowl
No. 9 Notre Dame vs No. 1 Oregon
CFP Quarterfinal Allstate Sugar Bowl
No. 7 Texas vs No. 2 Georgia
A rematch of one of the most anticipating CFB games of the season. Texas vs Georgia in the Sugar Bowl would be a movie. The Longhorns have recovered well from their loss, and would aim to stop the Bulldogs from winning their third National Championship in four years.
CFP Semifinals
Thursday, Jan. 9
CFP Semifinal Capital One Orange Bowl
No. 5 Tennessee vs No. 1 Oregon
Friday, Jan. 10
CFP Semifinal Goodyear Cotton Bowl
No. 7 Texas vs No. 3 Ohio State
A stellar quarterbacking battle between Quinn Ewers and Will Howard is sure to entertain. Can Texas get over the Ohio State hurdle?
National Championship Game Prediction
No. 7 Texas vs No. 1 Oregon
Steve Sarkisian leads Texas back to the promise land as the underdog Longhorns take down Dylan Gabriel and the Ducks in the CFP National Championship game.
Complete Bowl Season Projections
Saturday, December 14th
Cricket Celebration Bowl
NIU vs South Carolina State
Camellia Bowl
East Carolina vs Louisiana-Monroe
Tuesday, December 17th
Scooter's Frisco Bowl
Miami OH vs North Texas
Wednesday, December 18th
Boca Raton Bowl
Louisiana vs Memphis
LA Bowl
California vs UNLV
Thursday, December 19th
R+L Carriers New Orleans Bowl
Liberty vs Georgia Southern
Friday, December 20th
StaffDNA Cure Bowl
South Florida vs Marshall
Union Home Mortgage Gasparilla Bowl
NC State vs UTSA
Monday, December 23rd
Myrtle Beach Bowl
Western Kentucky vs Old Dominion
Famous Idaho Potato Bowl
Ohio vs Fresno State
Tuesday, December 24th
Hawai'i Bowl
Boston College vs Colorado State
Tuesday, December 26th
Game Above Sports Bowl
Toledo vs Michigan State
Guaranteed Rate Bowl
Nebraska vs Baylor
68 Ventures Bowl
Jacksonville State vs Buffalo
Friday, December 27th
Birmingham Bowl
Florida vs North Carolina
Lockheed Martin Armed Forces Bowl
NC State vs Navy
AutoZone Liberty Bowl
Cincinnati vs Arkansas
Holiday Bowl
Clemson vs Colorado
SRS Distribution Las Vegas Bowl
Missouri vs Arizona State
Saturday, December 28th
Wasabi Fenway Bowl
Tulane vs Georgia Tech
Bay Boy Mowers Pinstripe Bowl
Syracuse vs Wisconsin
New Mexico Bowl
San Diego State vs Texas State
Pop-Tarts Bowl
Pittsburgh vs Texas Tech
Arizona Bowl
Western Michigan vs Hawai'i
Military Bowl
Virginia Tech vs Army
Valero Alamo Bowl
Iowa State vs Washington State
Radiance Technologies Independence Bowl
James Madison vs TCU
Monday, December 30th
TransPerfect Music City Bowl
Michigan vs LSU
Tuesday, December 31st
ReliaQuest Bowl
Minnesota vs Vanderbilt
Tony the Tiger Sun Bowl
Louisville vs Arizona State
Cheez-It Citrus Bowl
Indiana vs Missouri
Texas Bowl
Kansas State vs South Carolina
Thursday, January 2nd
Gator Bowl
Texas A&M vs Boston College
Friday, January 3rd
SERVPRO First Responder Bowl
UConn vs Oregon State
Duke's Mayo Bowl
Duke vs Illinois
Saturday, January 4th
Bahamas Bowl
Sam Houston vs Bowling Green