Sporting News will release bowl projections every Sunday leading up to that event; there weren’t many changes in this week’s projections, and the Playoff field of Alabama, Ohio State, Notre Dame and Oregon remains intact. The New Year’s Day 6 picks are the same, as well.
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This season’s semifinals are Jan. 1 at the Rose Bowl Game and Sugar Bowl. The Playoff championship game will be Jan. 11 at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens, Fla.
With that in mind, here are Sporting News’ picks for the College Football Playoff and New Year’s Day Six heading into Week 12:
