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2025-26 Bowl Season: Thursday night College Gameday playoff picks!

Posted on January 8, 2026January 8, 2026 by gamedaycole

Stanford Steve’s pick:
Miami FL-3 vs Ole Miss

Kirk Herbstreit:
No pick, calling the game

Desmond Howard:
Miami FL over Ole Miss

Pat McAfee:
Miami FL over Ole Miss

Nick Saban:
Miami FL over Ole Miss

When Desmond Howard, Pat McAfee, and Nick Saban all make the same selection they are 107-50 (68.15%) all-time! #SavingTheGraphic

2025-26 Bowl Season: CFB Semi-Final picks from Josh Pate!

Posted on January 8, 2026January 8, 2026 by gamedaycole

Below are Josh Pate’s CFP semifinal picks for the games tonight. He made picks to win and gave his opinion on the spread but I am not counting these in the official record because these are not his Ramen Noodle Express picks.

Josh Pate’s Semifinal picks:
Indiana to win and cover (Indiana-4.5 vs Oregon)
Miami FL to win and cover (Miami FL-3.5 vs Ole Miss)