College Football Bowl Game live updates: Who will play in playoffs, Utah in the Rose Bowl?
Conference champions have been crowned for 2022 and the final College Football Playoff rankings will be announced Sunday (on ESPN at 9 a.m. PT). The rankings will determine which four teams will compete in the two semifinal games, the Peach Bowl and the Fiesta Bowl on Dec. 31.
Two teams appeared to have punched their ticket to the CFP following conference victories. Georgia quarterback Stetson Bennett threw a season-high four touchdown passes to lead the Bulldogs past LSU in the SEC title game. Running back Donovan Edwards led Michigan to a victory over Purdue in the Big Ten Conference title game. Edwards was named the game’s MVP after rushing for 185 yards and a touchdown.
The Wolverines lead running back Blake Corum did not play and is expected to have knee surgery. He is also considered a Heisman Trophy candidate.
The remaining teams listed among the top 25 will help determine some of the other bowl game matchups throughout the month of December. Utah is expected to play in the Rose Bowl Game after defeating USC in the Pac-12 title game on Friday and will play a Big Ten representative. With Michigan expected to be named as a playoff team, Ohio State or Penn State are likely to be named as the Big Ten representative.
After the Rose Bowl Game’s agreement with the CFP earlier this week to help expand the playoff to a 12-team format in 2024-25, this season’s game could be the last traditional matchup between Pac-12 and Big Ten conference teams.
The Trojans were among the top four teams to start the week but are expected to fall after the loss to the Utes, which may open the door for the Buckeyes to return as top four team.
The winner of the two semifinal games will play for the national championship at SoFi Stadium on Jan. 9.
This page will be updated throughout Sunday as information about bowl game matchups becomes available.
Utah quarterback Cam Rising, right, holds up the trophy and celebrates with tight end Dalton Kincaid, center, and running back Micah Bernard after the Utes defeated USC in the Pac-12 championship game on Friday night in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/Steve Marcus)
Utah quarterback Cam Rising is awarded the MVP trophy after the Utes defeated USC in the Pac-12 championship game on Friday night in Las Vegas. (Photo by David Becker/Getty Images)
Utah coach Kyle Whittingham, right, celebrates with tight end Dalton Kincaid during the final moments of the fourth quarter in their victory over USC in the Pac-12 championship game on Friday night in Las Vegas. (Photo by David Becker/Getty Images)
Utah wide receiver Money Parks outruns USC defensive back Mekhi Blackmon, right. as Utah running back Micah Bernard, left, runs with them during the second half of the Pac-12 championship game on Friday night in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/Steve Marcus)
Utah quarterback Cameron Rising throws a pass during the second half of the Pac-12 championship game against USC on Friday night in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/Steve Marcus)
Utah backup quarterback Nate Johnson (13) celebrates after the Utes defeated USC in the Pac-12 championship game on Friday night in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/Steve Marcus)
Utah quarterback Cam Rising (7) walks across the field after the Utes defeated USC in the Pac-12 championship game on Friday night in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/Steve Marcus)
Utah coach Kyle Whittingham, right, hands the trophy to quarterback Cameron Rising, center, after Utah defeated Southern California 47-24 in the Pac-12 Conference championship NCAA college football game Friday, Dec. 2, 2022, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/Steve Marcus)
A Jackson State player holds Southwestern Athletic Conference championship trophy after the team’s win over Southern in an NCAA college football game for the SWAC chamionship Saturday, Dec. 3, 2022, in Jackson, Miss. Jackson State won 43-24. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis)
Jackson State head coach Deion Sanders, right, speaks with cornerback De’Jahn Warren (4) who comes off the field during the second half of the Southwestern Athletic Conference championship NCAA college football game against Southern, Saturday, Dec. 3, 2022, in Jackson, Miss. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis)
Jackson State head coach Deion Sanders hoists the winner’s trophy following the Southwestern Athletic Conference championship NCAA college football game against Southern University, Saturday, Dec. 3, 2022, in Jackson, Miss. Jackson State won 43-24. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis)
Will Howard #18 of the Kansas State Wildcats celebrates with teammate Deuce Vaughn #22 after the teams 31-28 overtime over the TCU Horned Frogs in the Big 12 Football Championship at AT&T Stadium on December 3, 2022 in Arlington, Texas. (Photo by Ron Jenkins/Getty Images)
Phillip Brooks #8 of the Kansas State Wildcats is grabbed by Bud Clark #26 of the TCU Horned Frogs in the second half of the Big 12 Football Championship at AT&T Stadium on December 3, 2022 in Arlington, Texas. Kansas State won 31-28 in overtime. (Photo by Ron Jenkins/Getty Images)
Head coach Sonny Dykes of the TCU Horned Frogs paces the sidelines as TCU takes on the Kansas State Wildcats ion the second half of the Big 12 Football Championship at AT&T Stadium on December 3, 2022 in Arlington, Texas. Kansas State won 31-28 in overtime. (Photo by Ron Jenkins/Getty Images)
Quarterback Jake Haener #9 of the Fresno State Bulldogs tracks down an errant snap during the second-half of the game against the Boise State Broncos at Albertsons Stadium on November 25, 2022 in Boise, Idaho. Fresno State won the game 28-16. (Photo by Loren Orr/Getty Images)
Members of the Michigan Wolverines celebrate with Donovan Edwards #7 of the Michigan Wolverines after a touchdown during the second half of the Big Ten Championship against the Purdue Boilermakers at Lucas Oil Stadium on December 3, 2022 in Indianapolis, Indiana. (Photo by Michael Hickey/Getty Images)
Running back Deuce Vaughn #22 of the Kansas State Wildcats avoids the tackles of safety Millard Bradford #28 of the TCU Horned Frogs and scores a touchdown in the second half at AT&T Stadium on December 03, 2022 in Arlington, Texas. (Photo by Tim Heitman/Getty Images)
Cornerback Tre’Vius Hodges-Tomlinson #1 of the TCU Horned Frogs sits on the field after the game against the Kansas State Wildcats at AT&T Stadium on December 03, 2022 in Arlington, Texas. (Photo by Tim Heitman/Getty Images)
Michael Barrett #23 of the Michigan Wolverines holds the Big Ten Championship trophy after a win over the Purdue Boilermakers at Lucas Oil Stadium on December 04, 2022 in Indianapolis, Indiana. (Photo by Justin Casterline/Getty Images)
Head coach Jim Harbaugh of the Michigan Wolverines holds the Big Ten Championship trophy after a win over the Purdue Boilermakers at Lucas Oil Stadium on December 04, 2022 in Indianapolis, Indiana. (Photo by Justin Casterline/Getty Images)
Trevor Keegan #77 of the Michigan Wolverines holds the Big Ten Trophy after a win over the Purdue Boilermakers at Lucas Oil Stadium on December 04, 2022 in Indianapolis, Indiana. (Photo by Justin Casterline/Getty Images)
Tulane head coach Willie Fritz celebrates his team’s victory over Central Florida with Tulane safety Larry Brooks (31) at the end of the American Athletic Conference championship NCAA college football game in New Orleans, Saturday, Dec. 3, 2022. (AP Photo/Matthew Hinton)
Tulane safety Macon Clark, center, celebrates the team’s victory against Central Florida at the end of the American Athletic Conference championship NCAA college football game in New Orleans, Saturday, Dec. 3, 2022. (AP Photo/Matthew Hinton)
Tulane running back Iverson Celestine (8) with fans celebrates his team’s victory against Central Florida at the end of the American Athletic Conference championship NCAA college football game in New Orleans, Saturday, Dec. 3, 2022. (AP Photo/Matthew Hinton)
UTSA coach Jeff Traylor, center, celebrates with his team after their win over North Texas in an NCAA college football game for the Conference USA championship in San Antonio, Friday, Dec. 2, 2022. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)
Toledo head coach Jason Candle is doused after the Mid-American Conference championship NCAA college football game against Ohio, Saturday, Dec. 3, 2022, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio)
Michigan head coach Jim Harbaugh holds the trophy after defeating Purdue in the Big Ten championship NCAA college football game, early Sunday, Dec. 4, 2022, in Indianapolis. Michigan won, 43-22. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)
UTSA players celebrate their win over North Texas in an NCAA college football game for the Conference USA championship in San Antonio, Friday, Dec. 2, 2022. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)
UTSA head coach Jeff Traylor celebrates the team’s win over North Texas in an NCAA college football game for the Conference USA championship in San Antonio, Friday, Dec. 2, 2022. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)
Toledo head coach Jason Candle is presented the championship trophy by commissioner Jon Steinbrecher after the Mid-American Conference championship NCAA college football game against Ohio, Saturday, Dec. 3, 2022, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio)
Toledo head coach Jason Candle signals from the sideline during the second half of the Mid-American Conference championship NCAA college football game against Ohio, Saturday, Dec. 3, 2022, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio)
Toledo linebacker Jackson Barrow (42) and team run onto the field after the Mid-American Conference championship NCAA college football game against Ohio, Saturday, Dec. 3, 2022, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio)
Fresno State celebrates its win over Boise State in an NCAA college football game for the Mountain West championship, Saturday, Dec. 3, 2022, in Boise, Idaho. (AP Photo/Otto Kitsinger)
Outgoing Mountain West commissioner Craig Thompson, right, applauds after handing the Mountain West trophy to Fresno State athletic director Terry Tumey, third from left, and head coach Jeff Tedford, second from right, after an NCAA college football game against Boise State for the Mountain West championship, Saturday, Dec. 3, 2022, in Boise, Idaho. (AP Photo/Otto Kitsinger)
Below is the list of bowl games including College Football Playoffs (All times are Pacific Time / Dates and times are subject to change will be updated):
Friday, Dec. 16
Bahamas Bowl (8:30 a.m./ESPN): Miami (Ohio) vs. UAB
