By Luke Brumm
With college football returning in less than two weeks, it’s about that time to predict the New Year’s Six Bowls for the 2023 season. The Rose Bowl and Sugar Bowl will be hosting the CFP Semi-finals in the last edition of the four-team playoff format. Next year, the playoff will expand to 12 teams and will look completely different.
Peach Bowl
Alabama vs. Clemson
This matchup used to be a CFP lock, but now it’s a NY6 bowl. I think Alabama and Clemson both come up short and don’t win their conference. I still think they both have really good seasons and set up this matchup in the Peach Bowl.
Orange Bowl
LSU vs. Tulane
LSU failed to make a New Year’s Six bowl last season, but they will this year. They have a strong, talented team on both sides of the ball. I think they take on another Louisiana team in Tulane. I see Tulane being the best G5 team again this year and making another New Year’s Six bowl.
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Fiesta Bowl
USC vs. Ohio State
USC comes just short of the Playoff again. This time, they land in the Fiesta Bowl against Ohio State. I still have Michigan making the CFP over the Buckeyes, but OSU still gets a NY6 bid. If this happens, I will be really excited to see this matchup.
Cotton Bowl
Washington vs. Notre Dame
Washington is another Pac-12 team that has Playoff potential. However, I have them in the Cotton Bowl facing Notre Dame. I really like the Irish now that they have a good quarterback. I think Hartman will be the key to deciding what type of season the Fighting Irish have in 2023.
Rose Bowl (CFP)
2. Michigan vs. 3 Texas
Now we get to the Playoff. I think Michigan beats Ohio State and wins the Big Ten again. This time, I have them facing Texas. I think the Longhorns are finally ready to break onto the scene. They have an explosive offense and have been recruiting very well. Sarkisian has a chance to do something special at UT this season.
Sugar Bowl (CFP)
1. Georgia vs. 4. Florida State
I have Georgia making it back to the CFP for the third year in a row. Their talent, mixed with their easy schedule, sets them up nicely. I have Florida State making their return to the Playoff after nine years. I see them edging out Clemson and winning the ACC.
National Championship
1. Georgia vs. 2. Michigan
I have the dawgs winning here again and completing the three-peat. I just think Georgia’s team is too loaded with talent to lose to Michigan. Kirby Smart always has them ready to play and somehow always has them thinking that they are being doubted. Not that they need any added motivation, but it sure does help.
