deskgameRiding a five-game win streak, the Eagles are among the hottest teams in the NFL. They will benefit from staying at home during this short week. Daniels hasn’t had to play with short rest this season, so he may not be ready for the rigors it brings.
deskgameNotre Dame led for the entirety of the first-round matchup with Indiana and briefly trailed by a field goal in the quarterfinal against Georgia. The Fighting Irish have been in control for most of the CFP and could find themselves in an uncomfortable position if Penn State maintains an early lead.
deskgameThe games keep coming the day after Christmas when rookie QB Caleb Williams and the Bears (4-11) play host to the Seahawks (8-7).
deskgameThe Bulldogs navigated the nation’s toughest schedule, per ESPN’s Power Index. They rank 47th in the nation in offensive yards per game, and 23rd in points per allowed (20.4). Notre Dame’s formidable defense is third in the nation in points allowed (13.6) and the offense ranks third in the nation in points scored (39.8).
deskgameGolden State and Memphis are two of the top teams in the Western Conference, but Grizzlies PG Ja Morant is week-to-week with a hip injury. It could turn into a two-team race between the Nuggets and Warriors.
