As the college sports scene heats up during the holiday season, Atlanta, Georgia is buzzing with excitement for the NCAA football bowl games. The bowl season kicked off with the Celebration Bowl and the Salute to Veterans Bowl, bringing competitive matchups to fans eager for action.
This year marks the inaugural time for the 12-team College Football Playoff, which brings a fresh twist to postseason college football. The bowl games will run from December 24, 2024, all the way through January 20, 2025, culminating in the College Football Playoff National Championship Game.
Festivities started with the GameAbove Sports Bowl, featuring Pitt going against Toledo at 2 p.m. on ESPN, followed by the Rate Bowl where Rutgers faces Kansas State at 5:30 p.m.. Excitement continues with late-night action in the 68 Ventures Bowl where Arkansas State will battle Bowling Green starting at 9 p.m..
For fans in Fort Worth, the Armed Forces Bowl featuring Navy vs. Oklahoma kicks off at noon, and the Birmingham Bowl showcases Georgia Tech against Vanderbilt at 3:30 p.m. Fans in Memphis can enjoy the Liberty Bowl with Arkansas squaring off against Texas Tech at 7 p.m.
The anticipation for the holiday season is compounded by big matchups in the following weeks, such as the Music City Bowl featuring No. 19 Missouri taking on Iowa, and the ReliaQuest Bowl, where No. 11 Alabama will clash with Michigan.
This year’s bowl games promise to deliver thrilling action with plenty of opportunities for teams to shine, and fans are settling in for what is sure to be an exciting postseason. Be sure to check the schedule for times and channels so you don’t miss out on the festivities!
