Uncover the Thrills of Bowl Season
COLLEGE FOOTBALL TURNOVER:
In the Cricket Celebration Bowl, Jackson State (11-2) will face off against South Carolina State (9-2) on December 14 at noon ET on ABC at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Georgia. This matchup is sure to be a thrilling encounter as both teams have had successful seasons.
The IS4S Salute to Veterans Bowl on December 14 at 9 p.m. ET on ESPN at Cramton Bowl in Montgomery, Alabama, will see South Alabama (6-6) take on Western Michigan (6-6). It's a great opportunity to honor veterans while enjoying some college football action.
DECEMBER 17 - 20 GAMES:
On December 17, No. 25 Memphis (10-2) will battle West Virginia (6-6) in the Scooter’s Coffee Frisco Bowl at 9 p.m. ET on ESPN at Toyota Stadium in Frisco, Texas. This game promises to be a close contest between two talented teams.
The next day, on December 18, Western Kentucky (8-5) will face James Madison (8-4) in the Boca Raton Bowl at 5:30 p.m. ET on ESPN at FAU Stadium in Boca Raton, Florida. Both teams have been performing well and will be looking to continue their winning streaks.
COLLEGE FOOTBALL PLAYOFF FIRST ROUND:
On December 20, No. 7 Notre Dame (11-1) will meet No. 10 Indiana (11-1) in the College Football Playoff First Round at 8 p.m. ET on ABC/ESPN at Notre Dame Stadium in South Bend, Indiana. This is a highly anticipated matchup between two undefeated teams.
Also on December 20, No. 6 Penn State (11-2) will take on No. 11 SMU (11-2) at noon ET on TNT/Max at Beaver Stadium in University Park, Pennsylvania. These two teams have been dominant this season and will be looking to advance in the playoffs.
DECEMBER 21 - 23 GAMES:
On December 21, No. 5 Texas (11-2) will face No. 12 Clemson (10-3) at 4 p.m. ET on TNT/Max at DKR-Texas Memorial Stadium in Austin, Texas. This game is expected to be a battle between two powerhouse programs.
That same day, No. 8 Ohio State (10-2) will take on No. 9 Tennessee (10-2) at 8 p.m. ET on ABC/ESPN at Ohio Stadium in Columbus, Ohio. Both teams have been playing at a high level and will be looking to secure a playoff spot.
On December 23, Coastal Carolina (6-6) will face UTSA (6-6) in the Myrtle Beach Bowl at 11 a.m. ET at Brooks Stadium in Conway, South Carolina. This game will give these two teams a chance to end their seasons on a high note.
DECEMBER 23 - 28 GAMES:
On December 23, Northern Illinois (7-5) will take on Fresno State (6-6) in the Famous Idaho Potato Bowl at 2:30 p.m. ET on ESPN at Albertsons Stadium in Boise, Idaho. This bowl game is always a fan favorite and is sure to be a close contest.
On December 24, South Florida (6-6) will face San Jose State (7-5) in the Hawai’i Bowl at 8 p.m. ET on ESPN at Clarence T.C. Ching Athletics Complex in Honolulu, Hawaii. It's a great way to end the year with some warm weather football.
DECEMBER 26 - 31 GAMES:
On December 26, Rutgers (7-5) will battle Kansas State (8-4) at 5:30 p.m. at Chase Field in Phoenix, Arizona. This game will be a great test for both teams as they look to finish the season strong.
On December 26, Pittsburgh (7-5) will face Toledo (7-5) at 2 p.m. ET on ESPN at Ford Field in Detroit, Michigan. These two teams have been playing well and will be looking to make a statement in this bowl game.
DECEMBER 27 - 31 GAMES:
On December 27, Navy (8-3) will take on Oklahoma (6-6) in the Lockheed Martin Armed Forces Bowl at noon ET at Amon G. Carter Stadium in Fort Worth, Texas. This bowl game honors our military and is always a memorable event.
That same day, Georgia Tech (7-5) will face Vanderbilt (6-6) in the Birmingham Bowl at 3:30 p.m. ET on ESPN at Protective Stadium in Birmingham, Alabama. These two teams will be looking to end the season on a high note.
NEW YEAR'S EVE GAMES:
On December 30, No. 19 Missouri (9-3) will face Iowa (8-4) in the TransPerfect Music City Bowl at 2:30 p.m. ET on ESPN at Nissan Stadium in Nashville, Tennessee. This game is sure to be a great way to ring in the new year.
On December 31, No. 11 Alabama (9-3) will take on Michigan (7-5) in the ReliaQuest Bowl at noon ET on ESPN at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, Florida. These two teams have a lot of history and will be looking to make a statement in this bowl game.
NEW YEAR'S DAY GAMES:
On January 2, No. 14 Ole Miss (9-3) will face Duke (9-3) in the TaxSlayer Gator Bowl at 7:30 p.m. ET on ESPN at EverBank Stadium in Jacksonville, Florida. This game is always a highlight of the bowl season and is sure to be a close contest.
On January 3, North Texas (6-6) will face Texas State (7-5) in the SERVPRO First Responder Bowl at 4 p.m. ET on ESPN at Gerald J. Ford Stadium in Dallas, Texas. These two teams will be looking to give back to the first responders with their performances.