Happy New Year, football fans!
The College Football Playoffs quarterfinals roll on today, and we’ve got a thread open for you to talk about all the action. From thrilling plays to NFL Draft prospects, drop your thoughts and hot takes right here.

 

Last Night’s Fiesta Bowl Recap

The postseason kicked off with a bang as the No. 6 Penn State Nittany Lions powered past the No. 3 Boise State Broncos, winning 31–14 to advance in the playoff bracket.

Today’s Bowl Game Schedule (All Times Central | All Games on ESPN):

 

• Peach Bowl:
  No. 5 Texas Longhorns vs No. 4 Arizona State Sun Devils – 12:00 PM
• Rose Bowl:
  No. 8 Ohio State Buckeyes vs No. 1 Oregon Ducks – 4:00 PM
• Sugar Bowl (Rescheduled to Thursday, Jan 2):
  No. 7 Notre Dame Fighting Irish vs No. 2 Georgia Bulldogs – 7:45 PM

The Sugar Bowl has been postponed following a tragic terrorist attack this morning on Bourbon Street in New Orleans. Authorities are currently investigating the situation.

Who Should the Bears Be Watching?

As Chicago Bears fans look ahead to the 2025 NFL Draft, today’s games feature several top prospects worth keeping an eye on. Whether the Bears focus on strengthening the offensive line, pass rush, or finding a playmaker, these names are sure to be on scouts’ radar.

Potential Bears Draft Targets:

• Texas Longhorns
  • OT Kelvin Banks Jr.
  • OT Cameron Williams
  • WR Isaiah Bond
  • QB Quinn Ewers
  • TE Gunnar Helm
  • C Jake Majors
  • CB Jahdae Barron
  • DT Alfred Collins
  • S Andrew Mukuba
  • EDGE Barryn Sorrell
• Arizona State Sun Devils
  • RB Cam Skattebo
  • WR Xavier Guillory
  • CB Shamari Simmons

Also, don’t forget to keep tabs on Oregon OT Josh Conerly Jr. and Georgia EDGE Mykel Williams—two players who could be serious difference-makers at the next level.

Join the Conversation!

Got thoughts on the games? Impressed by a particular prospect? Wondering who the Bears should target in Round 1?
Sound off in the comments below and let’s ride into 2025 with some top-tier college football energy. 💥