College Football Playoff: All 42 Bowl Game Predictions

Bowl season is officially here, and we have all 42 bowl game predictions, including the New Year's Six bowls and the College Football Playoff games leading up to the national championship.

For these 82 teams, they had to reach the coveted six wins to earn bowl eligibility—unless you're the Minnesota Gophers, who won only five games. At the end of the regular season, there were only 81 teams that had attained six wins. So after a tiebreaker based on academic grades (yes, you read that right), Minnesota had the lucky draw.

There are also some first-timers in this year's bowl season, like James Madison, who are making their first bowl game ever. But there will also be the usuals, particularly those who made it into the top-4 of the College Football Playoff, like Michigan, who will make their third-straight appearance in the playoff, and Alabama, who is returning after missing last year.

Now, let's get into all 42 college football bowl game predictions.

Myrtle Beach Bowl: Georgia Southern vs. Ohio

Saturday, Dec. 16, 11 AM, EST, Brooks Stadium – Conway, SC

After getting their sixth win, Georgia Southern lost their last four games. Ohio coach Tim Albin has quietly turned the Bobcats around and could be looking at another 10-win season with a bowl win over the Eagles.

Prediction: Ohio 24, Georgia Southern 10

Cricket Celebration Bowl: Howard vs. Florida A&M

Saturday, Dec. 16, Noon EST, Mercedes-Benz Stadium – Atlanta, GA

Howard has only made three bowl games and has a 1-3 record. Look for that to be 1-4 after their matchup with Florida A&M. But this could be quite the defensive battle.

Prediction: Florida A&M 19, Howard 17