Uncover the 2024-25 College Football Bowl Helmet Schedule
Bowl Season Kickoff
Bowl Season officially kicks off on Saturday, Dec. 14, 2024. Two bowls grace the slate that day - the Cricket Celebration Bowl at noon ET on ABC and the IS4S Salute to Veterans Bowl at 9:00 pm ET on ESPN. It's not just bowl games; the annual Army-Navy Game also takes place on Dec. 14 at 3:00 pm ET on CBS.
This marks the beginning of an action-packed season filled with thrilling moments and fierce rivalries.
Inaugural 12-Team College Football Playoff
The inaugural 12-team College Football Playoff begins with four first-round games at the campus site of the higher seed. One game is scheduled for Friday, Dec. 20 (Indiana at Notre Dame), while the remaining three take place on Saturday, Dec. 21 (SMU at Penn State, Clemson at Texas, and Tennessee at Ohio State). These games set the stage for the intense playoff battles to come.
The competition is fierce from the very start, with teams vying for a spot in the later rounds.
Hawai’i Bowl Return
The Hawai’i Bowl returns to its traditional Christmas Eve slot this year. Kickoff is set for 8:00 pm ET on ESPN, adding another exciting event to the holiday season.
It's a great opportunity for teams to end the year on a high note and showcase their skills.
College Football Playoff Quarterfinals
College Football Playoff Quarterfinal matchups begin on New Year’s Eve with the Vrbo Fiesta Bowl on Tuesday, Dec. 31 (SMU/Penn State vs. Boise State). The remaining three contests will be played on New Year’s Day, Wednesday, Jan. 1, at the Chick-Fil-A Peach Bowl (Clemson/Texas vs. Arizona State), Rose Bowl Game (Tennessee/Ohio State vs. Oregon), and Allstate Sugar Bowl (Indiana/Notre Dame vs. Georgia).
The quarterfinals bring the playoff action to a new level, with teams battling it out for a chance to advance.
Bowl Games Hosting Semifinals
Bowl games hosting the College Football Playoff Semifinals this season are the Capital One Orange Bowl on Thursday, Jan. 9, 2025 and the Goodyear Cotton Bowl Classic on Friday, Jan. 10, 2025. These games are the pinnacle of the playoff season.
The semifinal matchups are highly anticipated, with teams vying for a spot in the National Championship.
College Football Playoff National Championship
This season’s College Football Playoff National Championship will be played at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Ga., on Monday, Jan. 20, 2025. It's the grand finale of the season, where the best teams will compete for the ultimate title.
The atmosphere at the National Championship is electric, with fans from all over coming together to witness history.
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