College football's bowl season is structured like an epic movie, moving at a leisurely pace initially, picking up steam around the midway point and clicking perfectly into place during an unforgettable third act.
The main event is the College Football Playoff on December 31 featuring Alabama vs. Washington and Clemson vs. Ohio State, with the winners squaring off on January 9 to determine the national champion.
Before we get to that final night in Tampa, Florida, though, 39 other bowl games also demand our attention.
Here's a schedule and list of predictions for this year's batch of bowl games.