But here at ESPN bowl prediction headquarters in downtown Indianapolis, we're not afraid of any circumstances. So let's get to the picks, from campus CFP sites through traditional bowls and all the way to the national title game on Jan. 20 in Atlanta.

Live updates, highlights and analysis as the Nittany Lions and Broncos meet in the College Football Playoff quarterfinals

We're down to eight teams in the College Football Playoff's first-ever 12-team bracket. With the second round of the CFP nearly underway, we're one step closer to crowning this year's national champion.