That pair, and others like it, became part of notable trend in the 2024-25 bowl season: 21 of the 30 non-Playoff bowls that aired on an ESPN network through Jan. 2 saw year-over-year viewership increases, the majority of them by 20 percent or more.

The CFP committee isn't reseeding the four teams still playing for a national title, so Before The Snap is ahead of the semifinal games.

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Two teams in one semifinal would be favored over the two teams in the other semifinal in a potential CFP title game. See the lookahead lines for the Jan. 20 championship.

There are just three games left in the college football postseason, so it's time to assess who were the winners and losers of bowl season.