After their win at Arizona on Saturday, the Sun Devils are one step closer to the program’s first trip to the College Football Playoff.

But there is still a lot to do. Arizona State will face Iowa State in the Big 12 Championship Game on Saturday. However, a win doesn’t necessarily guarantee a spot in the playoffs.

The new 12-team field will consist of the five highest-ranked conference champions and the next seven highest-ranked schools (regardless of conference). The top four conference champions receive byes to the quarterfinals, while the other eight teams play in their respective first-round games on the campus of the higher-ranked teams.

Heading into conference championship week, the Sun Devils are projected to end up in bowl season here.

Predictions: Will Arizona State make the College Football Playoff?

In a quick rundown of eight bowl predictions, the first round of the College Football Playoff has been picked as ASU’s landing spot seven times, with the Sun Devils facing the Notre Dame Fighting Irish four times and Penn State twice.

ESPN’s Mark Schlabach: College Football Playoff first round game in Texas – Darrell K Royal Memorial Stadium; Austin, Texas on December 20th or 21st.

ESPN’s Kyle Bonagura: College Football Playoff first-round game at Notre Dame – Notre Dame Stadium; South Bend, Indiana on December 20th or 21st.

CBS Sports’ Jerry Palm: College Football Playoff first-round game at Notre Dame – Notre Dame Stadium; South Bend, Indiana on December 20th or 21st.

Brad Crawford of 247 Sports: College Football Playoff first-round game at Notre Dame – Notre Dame Stadium; South Bend, Indiana on December 20th or 21st.

Bill Bender of The Sporting News: College Football Playoff first-round game at Notre Dame – Notre Dame Stadium; South Bend, Indiana on December 20th or 21st.

NCAA.com’s Stan Becton: College Football Playoff first-round game at Penn State – Beaver Stadium; State College, Pennsylvania on December 20th or 21st.

Oliver Hodgkinson from College Football Network: College Football Playoff first-round game at Penn State – Beaver Stadium; State College, Pennsylvania on December 20th or 21st.

Pete Fiutak of College Football News: College Football Playoff Quarterfinal Vrbo Fiesta Bowl vs. Ohio State – State Farm Stadium; Glendale, Arizona on December 31st at 5:30pm MST on ESPN.

Dates, times and television networks for each first-round game are yet to be announced.

What else is on Arizona State’s football schedule?

Arizona State will face Iowa State in the Big 12 Championship game on December 7 at 10 a.m. MST on ABC at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas.

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