College Football Playoff predictions, picks, win probabilities for Fiesta Bowl, Peach Bowl

College Football Playoff predictions, picks, win probabilities for Fiesta Bowl, Peach Bowl

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ESPN Analytics has released its Matchup Predictor for the College Football Playoff semifinal games, revealing the win probabilities for each team. In the Vrbo Fiesta Bowl, the No. 10 Miami Hurricanes have a 55.6% chance of defeating the No. 6 Ole Miss Rebels. The game is scheduled for Thursday, Jan. 8, at 5:30 p.m. MST. Meanwhile, in the Chick-fil-A Peach Bowl, the No. 1 Indiana Hoosiers are favored with a 66.9% chance to win against the No. 5 Oregon Ducks. This matchup is set for Friday, Jan. 9, at 5:30 p.m. MST. These predictions highlight the competitive nature of the upcoming playoff games, with Miami and Indiana entering as favorites in their respective matchups.

Originally by Jeremy Cluffon January 6, 2026
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