Unlike last year's debut of the 12-team College Football Playoff, weather should not be a factor in any of the first-round games Friday and Saturday.

Yes, the departure of Lane Kiffin is the main story. Charlie Weis Jr. had served as the Rebels' primary play-caller in 2025 anyway, however, and he's been permitted to stay on the headset before rejoining Kiffin at LSU.

Carson Beck and Marcel Reed will each throw an interception, but Beck gets the last word with a 20-yard TD strike in OT to win it.

FOX Sports' RJ Young reveals this College Football Playoff bracket predictions ahead of the first round of action.

Who will win the Bucs vs. Panthers NFC South showdown? USA TODAY Sports provides the early predictions for every NFL Week 16 game.

Missouri State vs. Arkansas State predictions and college football predictions for the Xbox Bowl. The Bears' air attack puts them over the top.