GameSim shines in College Football Playoff games on New Year's Day

The College Football Playoff games on January 1, 2026 delivered a memorable New Year’s Day slate, featuring two dominant performances and one instant classic. Indiana and Oregon left little doubt in their respective matchups, controlling the action from start to finish and validating GameSim’s confidence in both favorites. The nightcap between Ole Miss and Georgia provided the drama, with the Rebels edging the Bulldogs in a back-and-forth thriller that came down to the final moments. In all three CFP games, GameSim beat the spread, continuing its strong track record on college football’s biggest stage.

Top Predictions

• #24 Arizona vs. SMU: Arizona will win 36.2-17.9; actual was 36-17 (Beat Spread by 18.3).

Today’s Upset Alerts

• Golden State Warriors vs. Oklahoma City Thunder: Warriors favored by 9.5; prediction 115.9-113.1.
• St. Francis (PA) vs. Le Moyne: St. Francis favored by 6.5; prediction 69.8-65.1.
• Mercyhurst vs. Fairleigh Dickinson: Fairleigh Dickinson favored by 6.5; prediction 59.9-59.3.
• FIU vs. New Mexico State: FIU favored by 1.5; prediction 77.4-71.9.
• Portland Trail Blazers vs. New Orleans Pelicans: Pelicans favored by 1.5; prediction 115.6-110.7.

Games to Watch Against the Spread

• Milwaukee Bucks vs. Charlotte Hornets: Edge -15.8, Spread -5.5, Predicted Score 124.6-103.3.
• #22 Cincinnati vs. Navy: Edge -8.1, Spread -1.5, Predicted Score 38.7-29.1.
• #24 Arizona vs. SMU: Edge 15.3, Spread 3, Predicted Score 36.2-17.9.

Over/Under Watchlist

• #11 Louisville vs. Stanford: Projected Total 134.8 vs. Line 157.5 (Edge -22.7).
• St. Francis (PA) vs. Le Moyne: Projected Total 134.9 vs. Line 155.5 (Edge -20.6).
• New Orleans Pelicans vs. Portland Trail Blazers: Projected Total 226.3 vs. Line 244.5 (Edge -18.2).

More than just watching, get involved! Simulate matchups today on GameSim and check out the big game between Arizona and SMU. Who knows? You might just discover the next big edge!