The most anticipated matchup of New Year’s Day is set to unfold in Pasadena, California, at the iconic Rose Bowl, where two of the nation’s most talented teams will face off: the No. 8 Ohio State Buckeyes and the No.

Former Alabama Crimson Tide football coach Nick Saban revealed his picks and predictions for the three College Football Playoff quarterfinal matchups on New Year’s Day 2025.

Former head coach Nick Saban is in his first season on “College GameDay.” He picked the winner of the Tennessee-Ohio State first-round game. Saban picked Ohio State to defeat Tennessee.

Following a segment on ESPN’s “College GameDay” Friday about the pressures facing Ohio State Buckeyes coach Ryan Day after his team’s stunning 13-10 loss to Michigan on Nov. 30, Saban was asked by host Rece Davis to weigh in on Day.

Ohio State is led by quarterback Will Howard, who's recorded 29 touchdowns and 3,171 yards this season. The Buckeyes and Ducks will face off in the Rose Bowl on Wednesday at 5 p.m. ET.

Former Alabama Crimson Tide football coach Nick Saban revealed his picks and predictions for the three College Football Playoff quarterfinal matchups on New Year's Day 2025. From his perch on ESPN's "College GameDay" set inside an empty Rose Bowl Stadium Wednesday,

ESPN's College GameDay was at the Rose Bowl to preview the College Football Playoff quarterfinals. Here's who the panel picked to win between Ohio State and Oregon.

PM EST on January 1st between Georgia and Notre Dame. Here's how the ESPN Gameday Set picked the matchup. The Georgia Bulldogs are set to face off against the Notre Dame Fighting Irish on Wednesday night inside the Superdome in New Orleans.