The New Year’s Eve lineup of college football games is headlined by a significant matchup in the College Football Playoff (CFP) quarterfinals. The third-ranked Boise State Broncos are set to face off against the sixth-ranked Penn State Nittany Lions in the Fiesta Bowl, kicking off at 6:30 p.m. CT on Tuesday at State Farm Stadium in Glendale, Arizona. The victor of this game will earn a coveted spot in the CFP semifinals.
This marks an historic achievement for Penn State, as they advance to the quarterfinals after defeating the eleventh-ranked SMU Mustangs with a decisive score of 38-10 in the first round of the CFP. Boise State’s standout running back, Ashton Jeanty, is on the verge of making history himself; he needs just 131 rushing yards to equal Barry Sanders’ single-season rushing record.
Before the excitement of the CFP semifinals begins, several other bowl games will take place, including a notable clash between the eleventh-ranked Alabama Crimson Tide and the Michigan Wolverines in the ReliaQuest Bowl, which is a rematch of last year’s Rose Bowl. Another intriguing matchup features the fourteenth-ranked South Carolina Gamecocks taking on the twenty-first-ranked Illinois Fighting Illini in the Citrus Bowl.
For fans eager to catch all the college football action, here’s how to watch the games: they will be broadcast across ABC, CBS, and ESPN, with streaming available via the ESPN app and Fubo, which offers a free trial for new subscribers.
This New Year’s Eve promises excitement not only through competitive college football but also the potential for history-making performances.
Overall, as each team fights for a spot in the semifinals, fans can look forward to a thrilling kickoff to the new year filled with talent, competition, and unforgettable moments on the field.