Francis Martin continues to lead the pool with an impressive 21 points.  There are still a lot of entries within striking distance, as 10 points are still up for grabs in the remaining games.  The bowls take New Year’s Day off for the NFL, but four more important games are on the slate for Monday.  The winning scenarios will become clear after those games. Click the “2016 Standings” link for the latest updates.

Completed Games:

Citrus Bowl – 12/31/16
LSU 29, Louisville 9

Taxslayer Bowl – 12/31/16
Georgia Tech 33, Kentucky 18

Peach Bowl – 12/31/16
Alabama 24, Washington 7

Fiesta Bowl – 12/31/16
Clemson 31, Ohio State 0

Upcoming Games:
Outback Bowl – 1/2/17 – 1:00 pm ABC
Florida vs. Iowa

Cotton Bowl – 1/2/17 – 1:00 pm ESPN
Wisconsin vs. Western Michigan

Rose Bowl – 1/2/17 – 5:00pm ESPN
Penn State vs. USC

Sugar Bowl – 1/2/17 – 8:30pm ESPN
Auburn vs. Oklahoma

Francis Martin has taken over the outright lead in the pool, thanks to a 4-for-4 day yesterday, including picking FSU’s upset win in the Orange Bowl.  Kylie Snyder also went 4-for-4 yesterday to move into second place.  Today is a big day in the pool with 4 games, including the two playoff semifinal games, which will determine the National Championship participants.  Still plenty of time for a lot of entries to move up the leaderboard.   Click the “2016 Standings” link for the latest updates.

Completed Games:

Liberty Bowl – 12/30/16
Georgia 31,  TCU 23

Sun Bowl – 12/30/16
Stanford 25, North Carolina 23

Music City Bowl – 12/30/16
Tennessee 38, Nebraska 24

Orange Bowl – 12/30/16
Florida State 33, Michigan 32

Upcoming Games:
Citrus Bowl – 12/31/16 – 11:00 am ABC
Louisville vs. LSU

Taxslayer Bowl – 12/31/16 – 11:00am ESPN
Georgia Tech vs. Kentucky

Peach Bowl – 12/31/16 – 3:00pm ESPN
Alabama vs. Washington

Fiesta Bowl – 12/31/16 – 7:00pm ESPN
Ohio State vs. Clemson

The most-popular picks won all three games yesterday, and the standings have tightened. Brendan Galligan now shares the lead with Francis Martin and Jeff Roberta with 11 correct.  Four more games are on the slate today, including the first “New Year’s Six” game (the Orange Bowl), which is worth two points.  Click the “2016 Standings” link for the latest updates.

Completed Games:

Birmingham Bowl – 12/29/16
USF 46, South Carolina 39 (OT)

Belk Bowl – 12/29/16
Virginia Tech 35, Arkansas 24

Alamo Bowl – 12/29/16
Oklahoma State 38, Colorado 8

Upcoming Games:
Liberty Bowl – 12/30/16 – 12:00 pm ESPN
Georgia vs. TCU

Sun Bowl – 12/30/16 – 2:00pm CBS
Stanford vs. North Carolina

Music City Bowl – 12/30/16 – 3:30pm ESPN
Nebraska vs. Tennessee

Orange Bowl – 12/30/16 – 8:00pm ESPN
Michigan vs. Florida State

After more surprising results in the pool yesterday, Brendan Galligan has emerged as the leader with 9 of 11 correct.  Three more games are on the slate today.  Click the “2016 Standings” link for the latest updates.

Completed Games:

Pinstripe Bowl – 12/28/16
Northwestern 31, Pittsburgh 24

Russell Athletic Bowl – 12/28/16
Miami 31, West Virginia 14

Foster Farms Bowl – 12/28/16
Utah 26, Indiana 24

Texas Bowl – 12/28/16
Kansas State 33, Texas A&M 28

Upcoming Games:
Birmingham Bowl – 12/29/16 – 2:00 pm ESPN
USF vs. South Carolina

Belk Bowl – 12/29/16 – 5:30pm ESPN
Arkansas vs. Virginia Tech

Alamo Bowl – 12/29/16 – 9:00pm ESPN
Oklahoma State vs. Colorado

The bowl results continue to be unpredictable, with four of the seven games so far won by the underdog.  There are no more perfect entries, but three people have moved to the top of the leaderboard with 6 of 7 correct – Brendan Galligan, Francis Martin, and Rick Grubb.  Four more games are on the slate today.  Click the “2016 Standings” link for the latest updates.

Completed Games:

Heart of Dallas Bowl – 12/27/16
Army 38, North Texas 31 (OT)

Military Bowl – 12/27/16
Wake Forest 34, Temple 26

Holiday Bowl – 12/27/16
Minnesota 17, Washington State 12

Upcoming Games:
Pinstripe Bowl – 12/28/16 – 2:00 pm ESPN
Pittsburgh vs. Northwestern

Russell Athletic Bowl – 12/28/16 – 5:30pm ESPN
Miami vs. West Virginia

Foster Farms Bowl – 12/28/16 – 8:30pm FOX
Utah vs. Indiana

Texas Bowl – 12/28/16 – 9:00pm ESPN
Texas A&M vs. Kansas State

Four games are in the books, and four entries remain perfect.  Mississippi State avoided a big upset by blocking a potential game-winning field goal at the buzzer, and the ACC got off to a 2-0 start in bowl season with wins by Boston College and NC State.  Three more games are on the slate today.  Click the “2016 Standings” link for the latest updates.

Completed Games:

St. Petersburg Bowl – 12/26/16
Mississippi State 17, Miami, Ohio 16

Quick Lane Bowl – 12/26/16
Boston College 36, Maryland 30

Independence Bowl – 12/26/16
NC State 41, Vanderbilt 17

Upcoming Games:
Heart of Dallas Bowl – 12/27/16 – 12:00 pm ESPN
Army vs. North Texas

Military Bowl – 12/27/16 – 3:30pm ESPN
Temple vs. Wake Forest

Holiday Bowl – 12/27/16 – 7:00pm ESPN
Minnesota vs. Washington State

The action is underway with Hawaii winning the Hawaii Bowl on Christmas Eve.  No bowl games today on NFL Sunday, but the action resumes on Monday with three games.  Click the
“2016 Standings” link for the latest updates.

Completed Game:
Hawaii Bowl – 12/24/16
Hawaii 52, Middle Tennessee 35

Upcoming Games:
St. Petersburg Bowl – 12/26/16 – 11:00 am ESPN
Miami, Ohio vs. Mississippi State

Quick Lane Bowl – 12/26/16 – 2:30pm ESPN
Boston College vs. Maryland

Independence Bowl – 12/26/16 – 5:00pm ESPN2
NC State vs. Vanderbilt

All entries are in. There are a total of 51 participants this year, for a total pot of $510. The payouts will be as follows:

1st Place: $350
2nd Place: $100
3rd Place: $50
Last Place: $10 returned

Everyone’s picks have been entered into the spreadsheet, which you can view at the
“2016 Standings” link. Check back frequently to follow along with the standings.

Good luck!

The 2016 survey is closing soon, but there is still time to get in the action. Entries will be accepted until midnight on Friday, December 23rd.

A summary of everyone’s picks will be posted on Christmas Eve before the first game at 8pm on Saturday, December 24. Good luck to all!

The 2016 Bowl Pool is now open and available for entries. Similar to last year, the entry fee will be $10.

Entry form