But here at ESPN bowl prediction headquarters in downtown Indianapolis, we're not afraid of any circumstances. So let's get to the picks, from campus CFP sites through traditional bowls and all the way to the national title game on Jan. 20 in Atlanta.

The first round of the 12-team College Football Playoff didn't feature many thrilling games, but on-campus atmospheres helped set the tone for the new system. It was a clean sweep for the favorites in the first round,

College football's bowl schedule continues on with five games on Dec. 31. Check out the scores from today's action here:

CFP Semifinal at the Capital One Orange Bowl Hard Rock Stadium (Miami Gardens, Florida) 7:30 p.m., ESPN CFP Semifinal at the Goodyear Cotton Bowl Classic AT&T Stadium (Arlington, Texas) 7:30 p.m., ESPN CFP National Championship Presented by AT&T Mercedes-Benz Stadium (Atlanta) 7:30 p.m., ESPN

There are 47 total bowl games in the 2024-25 season, including four college football playoff first round games, four quarterfinal games, two semifinals, and the national championship on Monday, January 20.

Penn State defeated Boise State 31-14 in the VRBO Fiesta Bowl, advancing to the semifinals of the College Football Playoff. Much like they did against SMU in the opening round of the CFP, the Nittany Lions jumped out to an early lead against the Broncos and never

College football's bowl schedule continues on with another game on Monday. Check out the scores from today's action here:

Bowl season culminates with the College Football Playoff National Championship, which will crown the first champion of the new 12-team playoff on Monday, January 20. Next up in deciding the two teams that will ultimately play in that championship game are the CFP quarterfinals,

SportsLine's model has simulated every college football bowl and playoff game 10,000 times and locked in its football score predictions

New Year's Eve still means college football, but it's a limited schedule due to it falling on Monday and competing with the NFL.

What bowl games are being played in college football on Monday? Here's what you need to know, including start times, how to watch and scores: