College Football Playoff picks: Orange Bowl, Cotton Bowl, national title game - Sports Illustrated They’re finally almost here. More than three weeks after the selection committee revealed its final rankings, the College Football Playoff semifinals are upon us. So who will advance in the Orange Bowl and Cotton Bowl to reach the national championship game? Will Clemson remain undefeated or will … [Read more...]

Michigan vs. Florida: Citrus Bowl preview - Sports Illustrated No. 14 Michigan (9-3) vs. No. 19 Florida (10-3) Jan. 1, 1:00 p.m. ET (ABC) Reason to watch You’ve got two of college football’s marquee programs, each of which has roared back in 2015 after years in the doldrums, squaring off on New Year’s Day. That pretty much sells itself. Plenty of impact players will be on display, like Florida’s … [Read more...]

Alabama vs. Michigan State: Cotton Bowl preview - Sports Illustrated DALLAS — As one Nick Saban assistant (Alabama defensive coordinator Kirby Smart) prepares to leave the nest and take over his own program, another former Saban assistant will try to become the first branch off the Alabama coach’s tree to beat the trunk. Michigan State coach Mark Dantonio worked for Saban in East Lansing from … [Read more...]

Cal vs. Air Force: Armed Forces Bowl preview - Sports Illustrated Air Force (8-5) vs. Cal (7-5) Dec. 29, 2:00 p.m. ET (ESPN) Reason to watch  Bowl games are supposed to pit two unlikely opponents against one another, and the Armed Forces Bowl is a prime example of matching up two teams with two vastly different styles. Cal was one of the nation’s early-season surprises, racing out to a 5–0 start … [Read more...]

Playoff bowl picks: Clemson vs. Oklahoma, Alabama vs. Michigan St. - CBSSports.com New Year's Eve is around the corner, which means the College Football Playoff is upon us. Will underdog No. 1 Clemson hold off No. 4 Oklahoma in the Orange Bowl semifinal, or can the Sooners' momentum propel them to a win over the Tigers in Miami? Can the No. 3 Spartans topple the mighty No. 2 Crimson Tide, or will … [Read more...]

LSU vs. Texas Tech: Texas Bowl Preview - Sports Illustrated No. 20 LSU (8–3) vs. Texas Tech (7–5) Dec. 29, 9 p.m. ET (ESPN) Reason to watch LSU’s season has been, well, dramatic. Despite reaching as high as No. 2 in the College Football Playoff rankings, head coach Les Miles was seemingly coaching for his job in the Tigers’ 19–7 win over Texas A&M on Nov. 28. LSU failed to stay in contention … [Read more...]

College Football Bowl Picks 2015: Predictions on Most Overlooked Games Remaining - Bleacher Report Keith Srakocic/Associated Press As the College Football Playoff finally approaches, it's easy to disregard the rest of the wonderful bowl season that awaits college football fans.  But remember, the College Football Playoff also represents the end of college football for approximately eight … [Read more...]

Bowl Pick Six: How to bet Miami-Washington State, UCLA-Nebraska - CBSSports.com Every week, CBS Sports college football writer Tom Fornelli will make six picks for the upcoming weekend's college football games. He promises that these picks will make you rich beyond your wildest dreams. So last week's Pick Six didn't go so well. In five games, I managed to go 1-4. The only game I got correct was … [Read more...]

Previewing Saturday's college football bowl games - USA TODAY Marshall Thundering Herd quarterback Chase Litton hands off to Hyleck Foster.(Photo: Joshua Lindsey, USA TODAY Sports) St. Petersburg (Fla.) Bowl Marshall (9-3) vs. Connecticut (6-6) Time/TV: 11 a.m. ET/ESPN. Surface: Artificial. Pregame.com line: Marshall by 5. Sagarin difference: Marshall by 4.95. A big day of bowls kicks … [Read more...]

Kentucky Wildcats vs. Louisville Cardinals - 12/26/15 College Basketball Pick ... - Sports Chat Place Louisville Cardinals (11-1) at Kentucky Wildcats (9-2) College Basketball: Saturday, December 26, 2015 at 12:00 pm (Rupp Arena) The Line: Kentucky Wildcats -3 -- Over/Under: 141.5 See the Latest Odds TV: CBS The #15 Louisville Cardinals lock horns with the #11 Kentucky Wildcats Saturday … [Read more...]