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.

Ohio State football will play Notre Dame in the national title game. Who did the Austin American-Statesman sports staff pick in the CFP bracket?

Elite depth, the staple of so many recent national champions, is harder to maintain in the NIL/portal era of player transience.

Miami-bound Carson Beck entered the portal at the top of the list ahead of John Mateer, who is headed to the SEC to play at Oklahoma.

Carson Beck didn’t take long to pick a new school. The former Georgia QB announced Friday he's heading to Miami for the 2025 season and his final year of eligibility. Beck had previously declared for the NFL Draft but entered the transfer portal Thursday as he decided to stay in college for another season.

Carson Beck has pushed his NFL plans back a year and is committed to play next season at Miami, making the announcement known Friday and becoming another huge transfer portal acquisition for the Hurricanes.

Abdul Carter To Enter 2025 NFL Draft

Abdul Carter had one of the best seasons and careers in a Penn State football uniform, and now he's taking his talents to the National Football League. The Nittany Lion edge rusher announced Friday morning after the College Football Playoff semifinal against Notre Dame that he was entering the 2025 NFL Draft,

Penn State defensive end Abdul Carter is entering the NFL draft after a 2024 season in which he was a unanimous All-American selection.