New Year’s Bowl Breakdown, Sacrificial Pop-Tarts, Championship Picks + Wild NFL Matchups | Golic & Smetty

In the first episode of 2024, Mike and Jess reflect on their New Year's Eve celebrations, with Golic sharing his preference for not staying up until midnight anymore. The hosts discuss the diminishing charm of New Year's Eve as one ages, drawing a parallel to birthdays losing their appeal. New Year's Eve weddings, particularly those chosen for symbolic dates like 123123, are debated— is it cute or cheesy? They shift to the Rose Bowl, where Jess is surprised by Michigan's performance, noting Alabama's mistakes that led to their defeat. In the Sugar Bowl, Michael Penix Jr.'s impressive display is highlighted, with Golic predicting a top-5 NFL Draft position for the Huskies star QB. The pair discusses the National Championship match-up between Michigan and Washington, and Golic shares his early prediction for the winner.

Mike thinks the Pop-Tarts Bowl is now a benchmark for other bowl games, despite Jess finding the live sacrifice of a mascot weird. They analyze the Georgia vs. Florida State game, discussing how opt-outs and transfers impacted the Seminoles' chances of winning. Shifting gears to the NFL, they end today by previewing the upcoming finale of games, questioning whether Buffalo will emerge victorious over the weekend, and breakdown the AFC and NFC matchups with speculation about the wild possibilities of Week 18.

Follow Mike and Jess on Twitter!

Golic: https://twitter.com/golic

Smetty: https://twitter.com/jessica_smetana

Odds and Lines are Subject to Change

Gambling problem? Call 1-800-Gambler. In New York, call 877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369). In West Virginia, visit www.1800gambler.net. In partnership with Hollywood Casino at Charles Town Races All games regulated by the West Virginia Lottery. Please play responsibly. In Connecticut, Help is available for problem gambling call 888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org. On behalf of Boot Hill Casino & Resort (KS). 21+ in most eligible states but age varies by jurisdiction. See draftkings.com/sportsbook for details and state specific responsible gambling resources. Bonus bets expire seven days after issuance. Eligibility and deposit restrictions apply. Terms at sportsbook.draftkings.com/mmaterms

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices