Predicting all 39 bowl games

— -- For the first time, college football's national championship will be decided by a four-team playoff.

We'll have to wait until Jan. 12 for the College Football Playoff National Championship Presented by AT&T. Between now and then, we'll get to see 38 bowl games, starting with five on Saturday.

Here's everything you need to know about this season's bowl lineup:

Jump to date: Dec. 20 | Dec. 22 | Dec. 23 | Dec. 24 | Dec. 26 | Dec. 27 | Dec. 29 | Dec. 30 | Dec. 31 | Jan. 1 (including semis) | Jan. 2 | Jan. 3 | Jan. 4 | Jan. 12 (title game)