As the regular season wraps up, college football fans can look forward to an exciting month filled with postseason action as the bowl games kick off. With nearly daily matchups leading up to the National Championship on Monday, January 19, there’s plenty of football to enjoy in the upcoming weeks.
The bowl season officially commences with the Cricket Celebration Bowl scheduled for Saturday at 12 p.m. ET, featuring a showdown between the South Carolina State Bulldogs and the Prairie View A&M Panthers. Both teams are riding impressive winning streaks, with South Carolina State claiming victory in their last seven games and Prairie View A&M winning their last four. This matchup promises excitement and will be broadcast on ABC.
Later in the evening, the bowl festivities continue with the Bucked Up LA Bowl at 8 p.m. ET, where the Boise State Broncos will clash with the Washington Huskies. Boise State, fresh off winning nine games this season, is seeking to secure a tenth victory against an 8–4 Washington team. This game will also be available on ABC.
This first week of bowl season is packed with six games taking place between today and Thursday, followed by two additional bowl games before the College Football Playoffs commence on Friday. Fans should check the full bowl season schedule to stay updated on these thrilling matchups in the coming week.
Highlighted games for the week include:
– **Saturday, Dec 13:**
– Cricket Celebration Bowl: South Carolina State vs. Prairie View A&M, 12 p.m. ET, ABC
– Bucked Up LA Bowl: Boise State vs. Washington, 8 p.m. ET, ABC
– **Tuesday, Dec 16:**
– IS4S Salute to Veterans Bowl: Troy vs. Jacksonville State, 9 p.m. ET, ESPN
– **Wednesday, Dec 17:**
– StaffDNA Cure Bowl: Old Dominion vs. South Florida, 5 p.m. ET, ESPN
– 68 Ventures Bowl: Louisiana vs. Delaware, 5 p.m. ET, ESPN
– **Thursday, Dec 18:**
– Xbox Bowl: Missouri State vs. Arkansas State, 9 p.m. ET, ESPN2
Looking ahead, the first round of the College Football Playoffs will take place on Friday, December 19, and Saturday, December 20. Winners from these games will advance to the quarterfinal round scheduled for December 31 and January 1, with the semifinals on January 8 and 9, leading to the National Championship match on January 19. Fans can anticipate thrilling football and memorable moments as the playoff race unfolds.