Overview
- The 2025-26 slate features 46 FBS bowls, opening with Washington vs. Boise State in the LA Bowl on Dec. 13.
- Sportsbooks list Washington as a 9.5-point favorite, with CFP first-round lines including Alabama -1.5 at Oklahoma and Oregon -21.5 vs. James Madison.
- SportsLine’s simulations highlight Penn State to cover against Clemson and Missouri to cover versus Virginia, with multiple underdogs projected to win outright.
- Confidence-pool advice and computer rankings from CBS Sports and other outlets are live, reflecting surging pool participation heading into the holidays.
- Coverage flags player opt-outs, coaching changes, and even programs declining bids—Notre Dame among them—as key variables for bettors and fans.