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Ohio State Football: 2019 CFB season predictions

By Peter Burtnett

PASADENA, CA - JANUARY 01: The National Championship Trophy presented by Dr. Pepper is seen on the field prior to the College Football Playoff Semifinal at the Rose Bowl Game presented by Northwestern Mutual at the Rose Bowl on January 1, 2015 in Pasadena, California. (Photo by Kevork Djansezian/Getty Images)
PASADENA, CA - JANUARY 01: The National Championship Trophy presented by Dr. Pepper is seen on the field prior to the College Football Playoff Semifinal at the Rose Bowl Game presented by Northwestern Mutual at the Rose Bowl on January 1, 2015 in Pasadena, California. (Photo by Kevork Djansezian/Getty Images) /
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CINCINNATI, OH – NOVEMBER 10: Head coach Luke Fickell of the Cincinnati Bearcats looks on against the Temple Owls during the second half at Nippert Stadium on November 10, 2017 in Cincinnati, Ohio. (Photo by Michael Reaves/Getty Images)
CINCINNATI, OH – NOVEMBER 10: Head coach Luke Fickell of the Cincinnati Bearcats looks on against the Temple Owls during the second half at Nippert Stadium on November 10, 2017 in Cincinnati, Ohio. (Photo by Michael Reaves/Getty Images) /

The greatest goal in college football is to raise the golden trophy at the end of the year. The regular season has been projected. The conference champions have been picked. Now, who will triumph for college football greatest prize?

But before that, here are my projections for the New Year’s Six bowls, starting with the famous Cotton Bowl at opulent AT&T Stadium.

Cotton Bowl Classic: #16 Cincinnati vs. #8 Florida

AT&T Stadium in Arlington, TX

The AAC Champion Bearcats (11-3, 7-1 AAC) will come into Jerry’s World hoping to emulate the success of UCF in 2017 when they defeated Auburn in Atlanta.

Cincy will face the Gators (11-2, 6-2 SEC) in an exciting matchup. Bearcats hang tough but falter to the Gators, who reach 11 wins for the first time since 2012.

Florida 38, Cincinnati 27

Orange Bowl: #9 Notre Dame vs. #18 Virginia

Hard Rock Stadium in Miami, FL

In the only rematch of the NY6 bowls, the Cavaliers (10-4, 6-2 ACC) recover from their tough loss to Clemson in Charlotte to get revenge on the Fighting Irish (10-3) and reach 10 wins for the first time since 1989.

Virginia 27, Notre Dame 23

Rose Bowl: #7 Michigan vs. #11 Utah

Rose Bowl in Pasadena, CA

The Wolverines (11-2, 6-2 Big Ten) will have a defensive showdown with the Utes (10-4, 6-3 Pac 12) in Pasadena. Their offense will barely win out, closing out a good but disappointing season.

Michigan 17, Utah 10

Sugar Bowl: #5 Georgia vs. #6 Oklahoma

Mercedes-Benz Superdome in New Orleans, LA

The Bulldogs (11-3, 7-1 SEC) face a deeply disappointed Sooners (13-1, 7-1 Big 12) squad. Jalen Hurts leads the way to a hard-fought classic and rematch of the historic 2018 Rose Bowl.

Oklahoma 45, Georgia 42 

With the NY6 games out of the way, it’s time to reveal my playoff predictions.

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