The college football playoff quarterfinals are here, and the excitement is at an all-time high. Let's dive into the matchups and see what the experts are saying.

First up, we have the Cotton Bowl featuring Miami and Ohio State. Ohio State is the clear favorite here, with odds of +190. The game's total is set at 40. 5, which is a bit low, but both teams have strong defenses. Miami's offense has struggled lately, and they'll be facing a tough Ohio State defense. The pick here is Ohio State to advance.

Next, we have the Orange Bowl with Oregon and Texas Tech. This game is expected to be high-scoring, with a total of 51. 5. Oregon's offense is potent, but Texas Tech's defense is no joke. The pick here is Oregon to advance.

The Rose Bowl features Alabama and Indiana. Indiana is the favorite here, with odds of -7. Alabama's running game has been struggling, and that could be a problem against Indiana's strong defense. The pick here is Indiana to advance.

Lastly, the Sugar Bowl has Ole Miss and Georgia. Georgia is the favorite here, with odds of -6. 5. Ole Miss has a chance to avenge their earlier loss to Georgia, but Georgia's defense has been playing well lately. The pick here is Georgia to advance.


# **College Football Playoff Quarterfinals: Expert Picks and Predictions**

## **Cotton Bowl: Miami vs. Ohio State**
- **Favorite:** Ohio State (+190)
- **Total:** 40.5
- **Key Insight:** Ohio State's strong defense faces a struggling Miami offense.
- **Pick:** Ohio State to advance.

## **Orange Bowl: Oregon vs. Texas Tech**
- **Total:** 51.5
- **Key Insight:** High-scoring game expected, but Oregon's offense is slightly favored.
- **Pick:** Oregon to advance.

## **Rose Bowl: Alabama vs. Indiana**
- **Favorite:** Indiana (-7)
- **Key Insight:** Alabama's running game struggles against Indiana's strong defense.
- **Pick:** Indiana to advance.

## **Sugar Bowl: Ole Miss vs. Georgia**
- **Favorite:** Georgia (-6.5)
- **Key Insight:** Georgia's defense has been playing well, but Ole Miss seeks revenge.
- **Pick:** Georgia to advance.



College Football Playoff: Big Games, Bigger Predictions

Cotton Bowl: Miami vs. Ohio State

Orange Bowl: Oregon vs. Texas Tech

Rose Bowl: Alabama vs. Indiana

Sugar Bowl: Ole Miss vs. Georgia

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