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Northwestern and Central Michigan meet in a bowl matchup that mirrors itself in style. Both teams defend well, lean on the run, and play with discipline. David Braun said Central Michigan felt familiar on film, and the numbers back it up. Both teams sit near each other in scoring defense and rushing output. The GameAbove Sports Bowl closes the year for two veteran quarterbacks who want to finish with a win. You can monitor the market on the live NCAA odds page. Northwestern finished 6-6 after exceeding expectations in Braun’s second season. Preston Stone stabilized the offense after transferring from SMU, while Caleb Komolafe powered a balanced run game. The Wildcats’ defense carried them through marquee moments, including wins over

Green Bay enters Saturday night with a chance to secure a playoff berth and reach their tenth win despite last week’s overtime loss in Chicago. Jordan Love exited early with a concussion, and Malik Willis finished the game before injuring his shoulder. The Packers sit at 9-5-1 and remain within reach of the NFC’s upper tier. Matt LaFleur emphasized a reset in preparation, shifting focus entirely to Baltimore. The Ravens face playoff elimination but remain alive at 7-8. Quarterback uncertainty continues as Lamar Jackson deals with a back contusion and has not practiced this week. Tyler Huntley, who won his lone start in Week 8, may take over if Jackson cannot suit up. Baltimore’s offensive structure stays similar regardless of

Justin Herbert gets his long-awaited rematch with the league’s top defense after last season’s playoff meltdown against Houston. The Chargers enter Week 16 at 11-4, winners of four straight and seven of eight. Los Angeles has already secured a playoff berth but remains one game behind Denver in the AFC West with a head-to-head tiebreaker in hand. Saturday’s matchup shapes their path toward a potential division title. Houston has won seven straight and sits at 10-5 with a win-and-in scenario. The Texans beat the Chargers 32-12 in last season’s AFC wild-card game, intercepting Herbert four times. Derek Stingley and Kamari Lassiter led a secondary that remains one of the league’s most productive, supported by edge threats Danielle Hunter and Will

Penn State and Clemson are in a bowl most people didn’t picture for either program back in August. Both started with playoff-level expectations, both flirted with disaster, and now both show up at Yankee Stadium trying to make a messy season look a little cleaner in the final box score. Penn State is 6-6 after firing James Franklin in October, then clawing back to bowl eligibility under interim coach Terry Smith. Clemson is 7-5, finished strong, and still has Cade Klubnik playing, but they’re also dealing with a heavy wave of opt-outs and injury absences on both sides of the ball. This is the Pinstripe Bowl in the Bronx, on Saturday, December 27 at 12:00 PM ET, with ABC carrying