Bowl season is officially here, marking an exciting time for college football fans. Kicking off with the IS4S Salute to Veterans Bowl on December 14 and culminating in the College Football Playoff National Championship Game on January 20, 82 teams will compete in various postseason matchups.
The following are some highlights from the bowl schedule, featuring the dates, times, and television channels for each game (all times are in Eastern Standard Time):
– **No. 10 Indiana at No. 7 Notre Dame**
– Date/Time: December 20, 8 p.m. ET
– TV: ESPN
– Line: Notre Dame -8.5
– **No. 11 SMU at No. 6 Penn State**
– Date/Time: December 21, Noon ET
– TV: TNT
– Line: Penn State -9.5
– **No. 12 Clemson at No. 5 Texas**
– Date/Time: December 21, 4 p.m. ET
– TV: TNT
– Line: Texas -10.5
– **No. 9 Tennessee at No. 8 Ohio State**
– Date/Time: December 21, 8 p.m. ET
– TV: ESPN
– Line: Ohio State -7
The College Football Playoff bracket promises thrilling matchups:
– **Fiesta Bowl**: No. 3 Boise State vs. winner of SMU/Penn State
– Date/Time: December 31, 7:30 p.m. ET
– TV: ESPN
– **Peach Bowl**: No. 4 Arizona State vs. winner of Clemson/Texas
– Date/Time: January 1, 1 p.m. ET
– TV: ESPN
– **Rose Bowl**: No. 1 Oregon vs. winner of Tennessee/Ohio State
– Date/Time: January 1, 5 p.m. ET
– TV: ESPN
– **Sugar Bowl**: No. 2 Georgia vs. winner of Indiana/Notre Dame
– Date/Time: January 1, 8:45 p.m. ET
– TV: ESPN
– **Orange Bowl**: Details TBD
– Date/Time: January 9, 7:30 p.m. ET
– TV: ESPN
– **Cotton Bowl**: Details TBD
– Date/Time: January 10, 7:30 p.m. ET
– TV: ESPN
– **College Football Playoff National Championship Game**:
– Date/Time: January 20, 7:30 p.m. ET
– TV: ESPN
The complete bowl schedule features a diverse array of matchups from smaller colleges to powerhouse programs, giving fans plenty to look forward to throughout the postseason. Each game brings an opportunity for teams to showcase their talent and for players to leave their mark on college football history.
As we enter this exhilarating season, it’s a reminder of the passion and excitement that college football ignites among fans and communities. Here’s to a thrilling bowl season filled with intense competition and unforgettable moments!