Notre Dame vs. Penn State tongits gamespredictions, picks and best bets for CFP semifinal

deskgameRedshirt sophomore Gunner Stockton is readying for his first start as a Bulldog after relieving Beck against Texas. He piloted scoring drives on three of his first four possessions and then led Georgia to the game-winning TD in overtime. deskgameBuffalo did lose to Baltimore and Houston in Weeks 5 and 6, but has since rebounded to win six consecutive games, capped by this week’s impressive victory over the Chiefs. None of the five teams they beat before KC have winning records, but winners beat who they are supposed to beat, and the win against Kansas City proved that the Bills were simply not fattening up on low-level competition. deskgameKarl Anthony Towns is off to a great start on the offensive end, averaging 26.5 points per game and scoring 30-plus in three of his last four outings. He scored a season-high 46 points versus Chicago. Brooklyn allows 24.6 points per game to opposing centers, which ranks 24th in the NBA, per FantasyPros. He is listed as questionable with a knee contusion, so monitor his status. deskgameThe College Football Playoff semifinal kicks off Thursday night when Notre Dame and Penn State go toe-to-toe in the Orange Bowl.