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As the 2024-25 College Football regular season has come to a close, NCAAF fans can now turn their attention towards the College Football Bowl Season. This time of the year includes not only all of the Bowl Games, but the newly implemented 12-team College Football Playoffs as well.
Keep reading as we break down the entire College Football Bowl Game Schedule along with providing details and previews for each Bowl Game. This article will be updated throughout the Bowl Season to provide the latest details as they become available.
How Many Bowl Games Are There?
The 2024-25 College Football season will feature 41 Bowl Games spanning from December 14, 2024, to January 20, 2025.
The 41 Bowl Games also include every round of the inaugural 12-team Playoff field. The College Football Playoffs begin on December 20 and 21 with the four opening round games.
The four CFP Quarterfinal games will be held on December 31 and January 1. The two CFP Semifinal games take place on January 9 and 10. The College Football Playoff National Championship game will be held on January 20, 2025.
When Are College Football Games Announced?
On December 8, the College Football Playoff selection committee will announce the full 12-team Playoff field. Following their announcement, the Bowl Organizers will begin releasing details on all 41 Bowl Games.
College Football Bowl Game Schedule
College Football Bowl Games Previews
Check out the following previews for all 41 College Football Bowl Games. Links will be provided to our individual Bowl Game odds and predictions articles.
Cricket Celebration Bowl
- Date: Saturday, Dec. 14
- Time: 12 p.m.
- TV: ABC
- Location: Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Atlanta, Georgia
| Team | Moneyline | Spread | Total |
| Jackson State | -120 | -1.5 (-110) | O (-110) |
| South Carolina State | +100 | +1.5 (-110) | U (-110) |
The Cricket Celebration Bowl kicks off the 2024-25 College Football Bowl season. This game began in 2015, and it features the champions of the SWAC vs. the MEAC.
This year, the Jackson State Tigers (11-2) will battle the South Carolina State Bulldogs (9-2). The Tigers won their third SWAC title in the last four years.
The Tigers open as a -1.5 point favorite and have gone 0-2 in their last two trips to the Celebration Bowl. Those appearances came in 2021 and 2022 when they were coached by Deion Sanders.
For South Carolina State, this will be their second appearance in the Celebration Bowl. They played in 2021 and defeated Jackson State by the score of 31-10.
Will the Tigers get revenge against South Carolina State or will the Bulldogs celebrate another bowl victory over Jackson State?
IS4S Salute To Veterans Bowl
- Date: Saturday, Dec. 14
- Time: 9 p.m.
- TV: ESPN
- Location: Cramton Bowl, Montgomery, Alabama
| Team | Moneyline | Spread | Total |
| South Alabama | -380 | -10 (-110) | O 54.5 (-110) |
| Western Michigan | +300 | +10 (-110) | U 54.5 (-110) |
South Alabama Jaguars (6-6) will make their third Bowl Game appearance in a row and the 5th ever in Jaguars’ school history. Last year, the Jaguars won their first Bowl Game last year in the 68 Ventures Bowl by crushing Eastern Michigan. They look to do the same to Western Michigan this year.
The Western Michigan Broncos (6-6) finished fifth in the MAC and didn’t become bowl eligible until their final game of the season when they defeated their rivals – the previously mentioned Eastern Michigan Eagles.
This marks the 12th bowl game in school history. Their most recent bowl appearance came in the Quick Lane Bowl three years ago. The beat Nevada 52-24 for the team’s second ever bowl victory.
This will be the first time that the Broncos and Jaguars have played against each other. South Alabama enters as a large betting favorite despite hold the same record.
Which team will pick up the big bowl victory on December 14?
Scooter’s Coffee Frisco Bowl
- Date: Tuesday, Dec. 17
- Time: 9 p.m.
- TV: ESPN
- Location: Toyota Stadium, Frisco, Texas
| Team | Moneyline | Spread | Total |
| Memphis | -125 | -2 (-110) | O 56.5 (-110) |
| West Virginia | +105 | +2 (-110) | U 56.5 (-110) |
The AAC’s #25 ranked Memphis Tigers (10-2) will battle the Big 12’s West Virginia Mountaineers in the eighth annual Frisco Bowl.
For West Virgnia, this is their fourth bowl game in the last five years. The team had an up-and-down season in the Big 12 but was able to secure bowl eligibility despite the inconsistent season. WVU went 5-4 in conference play and boast of a Top 30 rushing attack.
The Tigers are bowl eligible for the 11th year in a row and led by senior quarterback Seth Henigan who is the AAC’s all-time leading passer. Memphis has the longest bowl streak of the non-Power 4 teams.
It’s the second straight year that they have played a Big 12 team in a bowl game. Last year, the Tigers beat Iowa State in the AutoZone Liberty Bowl. The Tigers have won five consecutive bowl appearances.
This will be the first time that these two schools have ever played each other. Can the Tigers keep their bowl winning streak alive or will the Mountaineers and pick up a big win for interim coach Chad Scott?
Boca Raton Bowl
- Date: Wednesday, Dec. 18
- Time: 5:30 p.m
- TV: ESPN
- Location: FAU Stadium, Boca Raton, Florida
| Team | Moneyline | Spread | Total |
| Western Kentucky | +235 | +7.5 (-110) | O 53.5 (-110) |
| James Madison | -290 | -7.5 (-110) | U 53.5 (-110) |
The James Madison Dukes (8-4) finished their third season in the FBS with a 4-4 record in the Sun Belt East Division. Their 2024 season was highlighted by a massive victory at North Carolina where they put up 70 points on a so-called better team.
The Western Kentucky Hilltoppers (8-5) finished runner-up in Conference USA after losing to Jacksonville State in the conference’s title game. They finished 6-2 in conference play and actually defeated Jacksonville in the regular season.
Western Kentucky has two prior appearances in the Boca Raton Bowl. They defeated Memphis in 2016, and Appalachian State in 2021. They’re tied with Florida Atlantic for the most wins in this bowl with two.
The 2024 Boca Raton Bowl game will be the first time that these two teams have played against each other and just the second time that JMU has played a Conference USA team.
The Dukes enter this matchup via royal treatment from the sportsbooks. Can JMU win by a touchdown or will the Hilltoppers top their opponent in the 11th Boca Raton Bowl?
Art of Sport LA Bowl
- Date: Wednesday, Dec. 18
- Time: 9 p.m.
- TV: ESPN
- Location: SoFi Stadium, Inglewood, California
| Team | Moneyline | Spread | Total |
| California | -125 | -2.5 (-110) | O 51.5 (-110) |
| UNLV | +105 | +2.5 (-110) | U 51.5 (-110) |
What’s more exciting: a matchup between Cal and UNLV or that this bowl game his hosted by Rob Gronkowski?
The Cal Golden Bears (6-6) went 2-6 in their inaugural season of the ACC. So, it’s rather surprising that Cal is the slight favorite for this matchup. These two teams last played against each other in 2022, and the Golden Bears won that game 20-14 in Berkeley.
The UNLV Rebels (10-3) are competing in consecutive bowl games for the first time in school history. In fact, this is just the program’s 6th bowl appearance ever. They’re 3-2 in bowl games.
The Rebels had a solid 2024 season as they were one of the top teams in the Mountain West Conference. Unfortunately, they came up short in the MWC title game when they lost to the Boise State Broncos.
Can the Golden Bears punctuate their season with a bowl victory or will the Rebels run all over Cal in the 4th edition of this bowl game?
R+L Carriers New Orleans Bowl
- Date: Thursday, Dec. 19
- Time: 7 p.m.
- TV: ESPN2
- Location: Caesars Superdome, New Orleans, Louisiana
| Team | Moneyline | Spread | Total |
| Georgia Southern | -205 | -5.5 (-110) | O 46.5 (-110) |
| Sam Houston State | +170 | +5.5 (-110) | U 46.5 (-110) |
The Georgia Southern Eagles (8-4) will head to a bowl game for the third year in a row as they take on the Sam Houston Bearkats (9-3).
This marks the first time that these two teams have ever played against each other. And, it’s the Eagles that are soaring into the 24th annual New Orleans Bowl as the betting favorites after a solid run in the Sun Belt Conference this year.
The Bearkats went 9-3 overall and 6-2 in Conference USA this year. They were a surprise revelation in the CUSA after leaving the FCS in 2022. This is their first year of bowl eligibility, which means it’s also their first ever bowl game.
Sam Houston will play this game without their head coach who ditched the team to take the head coaching job at Temple earlier this month. Regardless of the outcome, this game is a landmark moment in the program’s history.
Will the Eagles soar to victory as expected or will the Bearkats claw their way to a historic victory?
StaffDNA Cure Bowl
- Date: Friday, Dec. 20
- Time: 12 p.m.
- TV: ESPN
- Location: Camping World Stadium, Orlando, Florida
| Team | Moneyline | Spread | Total |
| Ohio | -125 | -2.5 (-110) | O 52 (-110) |
| Jacksonville State | +1-5 | +2.5 (-110) | U 52 (-110) |
The 10th annual Cure Bowl will feature the MAC champion Ohio Bobcats (10-3) versus the CUSA champion Jacksonville State Gamecocks (9-4). Interestingly, both teams won their conference title games by blowouts and were able to rest players for this bowl game.
For the Bobcats, they won their first MAC title game since 1968. It was definitely a moment of celebration for the school and students alike. It’s also their 16th bowl appearance as they have won five consecutive bowl games.
Jax State is making their second ever bowl game in just its second ever FBS season. They played in the New Orleans Bowl last year and beat Louisiana in an OT thriller.
The Cure Bowl is one of our sentimental favorites as it promotes awareness and research for breast cancer. The Camping World Stadium will be donned in pink and both teams will also celebrate this cause with their appearances.
Can the Gamecocks pick up their second ever bowl victory or will the Bobcats get their sixth bowl win in a row?
Union Home Mortgage Gasparilla Bowl
- Date: Friday, Dec. 20
- Time: 3:30 p.m.
- TV: ESPN
- Location: Raymond James Stadium, Tampa, Florida
| Team | Moneyline | Spread | Total |
| Tulane | +350 | +11.5 (-110) | O 50.5 (-110) |
| Florida | -450 | -11.5 (-110) | U 50.5 (-110) |
The Florida Gators (7-5) didn’t have quite the season that fans hoped they would, especially after going just 4-4 in the SEC. However, they’re heading to their ninth bowl game in the last 11 years.
It’s also the second time that they have played in the Gasparilla Bowl. Their first appearance came in 2021, when Florida lost 29-17 to UCF. The Gators have played in 48 bowl games to date, and they hold an all-time record of 24-24.
The Tulane Green Wave (9-4) finish 7-1 in the AAC and came up short in the AAC Championship game when they lost to the Army Black Knights.
Despite the loss, the Green Wave will make their 22nd bowl game appearance. Unfortunately, they match up against Florida who holds a 13-6-2 mark in this series. Additionally, the Gators have won 11 in a row against Tulane.
Can the Green Wave crush Florida in Tampa or will the Gators win their 12th consecutive game against Tulane?
CFP First Round Game
- Date: Friday, Dec. 20
- Time: 8 p.m.
- TV: ESPN
- Location: Notre Dame Stadium, South Bend, Indiana
| Team | Moneyline | Spread | Total |
| Indiana | +7.5 | +235 (-110) | O 50.5 (-110) |
| Notre Dame | -7.5 | -290 (-110) | U 50.5 (-110) |
The 7th seeded Notre Dame Fighting Irish (11-1) will host the 10th seeded Indiana Hoosiers (11-1) in the opening round of the College Football Playoffs.
This game marks the 30th time that these two schools have played against each other. The Fighting Irish hold a massive victory in this rivalry with a 23-5-1 record. They’re also 13-1-1 at home versus the Hoosiers.
Which team will win and advance to the next round where the #2 Georgia Bulldogs await?
CFP First Round Game
- Date: Saturday, Dec. 21
- Time: 12 p.m.
- TV: TNT
- Location: Beaver Stadium, State College, Pennsylvania
| Team | Moneyline | Spread | Total |
| SMU | +260 | -8.5 (-110) | O 53.5 (-110) |
| Penn State | -320 | +8.5 (-110) | U 53.5 (-110) |
The #6 Penn State Nittany Lions (11-2) will host the #11 SMU Mustangs in the second game of the CFP opening round. Both teams are coming off losses in their respective Conference Championship games.
PSU fell short in their question to upend #1 Oregon in the Big Ten Championship, while the Mustangs came up short in their rally to defeat Clemson in the ACC Championship.
These two teams have played against each other three times and PSU holds the 1-0-1 advantage. However, their last game against each other was in 1978. Their first matchup took place in 1947 and ended in a 13-13 tie.
Which team will advance to the next round of the Playoffs to face the #3 Boise State Broncos?
CFP First Round Game
- Date: Saturday, Dec. 21
- Time: 4 p.m.
- TV: TNT
- Location: Darrell K Royal Texas Memorial Stadium, Austin, Texas
| Team | Moneyline | Spread | Total |
| Clemson | +325 | +11 (-110) | O 51.5 (-110) |
| Texas | -425 | -11 (-110) | U 51.5 (-110) |
In the third game of the CFP opening round, the #5 Texas Longhorns (11-2) will host the ACC Champion Clemson Tigers (10-3). The Tigers held off SMU to win their 22nd ACC title. The Longhorns came up short against the Georgia Bulldogs in the SEC Championship game.
The Longhorns were also in the four-team College Football Playoffs last year as well. However, they were eliminated by Washington and failed to appear in the National Championship game.
This opening round matchup marks Clemson’s 20th consecutive bowl game appearances which is the fourth longest streak in the country and the longest in the ACC. This game also marks the first time that these programs have faced each other.
Which team will advance to the next round to face the awaiting #4 Arizona State Sun Devils?
CFP First Round Game
- Date: Saturday, Dec. 21
- Time: 8 p.m.
- TV: ESPN
- Location: Ohio Stadium, Columbus, Ohio
| Team | Moneyline | Spread | Total |
| Tennessee | +225 | +7.5 (-110) | O 47 (-110) |
| Ohio State | -275 | -7.5 (-110) | U 47 (-110) |
The fourth and final game of the College Football Playoffs opening round pits the SEC’s Tennessee Volunteers (10-2) versus the Big Ten’s Ohio State Buckeyes (10-2).
Both teams failed to make their conference championship games but they still accomplished enough during the regular season to qualify for the CFP field of 12.
This is the second time that these two teams have played against each other. Their only head-to-head battle came in the 1996 Citrus Bowl where the Vols defeated the Buckeyes by the score of 20-14.
Which team will advance to the next round and face the #1 Oregon Ducks?
Myrtle Beach Bowl
- Date: Monday, Dec. 23
- Time: 11 a.m.
- TV: ESPN
- Location: Brooks Stadium, Conway, South Carolina
| Team | Moneyline | Spread | Total |
| Coastal Carolina | +195 | +6.5 (-110) | O 57.5 (-110) |
| UTSA | -240 | -6.5 (-110) | U 57.5 (-110) |
The AAC’s UTSA Roadrunners (6-6) and the Sun Belt’s Coastal Carolina Chanticleers (6-6) both come into the 5th annual Myrtle Beach Bowl with .500 records and looking to close out the season with a big win.
UTSA won three of its last four games on the season and will compete in their fifth consecutive bowl game, sixth overall. They’re the odds-on favorites to win this game against the Chanticleers
Ironically, the game will be played at the home stadium of Coastal Carolina, which could give them a big advantage even if UTSA fans fill the stadium.
Cam UTSA win its sixth straight bowl game or will Coastal Carolina use their home field as a big advantage to score the upset victory?
Famous Idaho Potato bowl
- Date: Monday, Dec. 23
- Time: 2:30 p.m.
- TV: ESPN
- Location: Albertsons Stadium, Boise, Idaho
| Team | Moneyline | Spread | Total |
| Northern Illinois | -125 | -1.5 (-110) | O 42 (-110) |
| Fresno State | +105 | +1.5 (-110) | U 42 (-110) |
On December 23, the Blue Turf of Boise State will host the 28th annual Famous Idaho Potato Bowl with MAC’s Northern Illinois Huskies (7-5) battling the Mountain West’s Fresno State Bulldogs (6-6).
NIU went 4-4 in the MAC, but their highlight of the season was an upset win over Notre Dame in September. This will mark the 13th bowl game for NIU in their last 17 seasons.
The Bulldogs will make their fourth consecutive trip to a bowl game after going 4-3 in the MWC. This will also be the fourth time that Fresno State has played a bowl game in Boise.
These two teams have met before in the Famous Idaho Potato Bowl. In 2010, NIU blew out Fresno State 40-17. Can the Bulldogs get revenge or will the Huskies remain unbeaten versus Fresno State?
Hawai’i Bowl
- Date: Tuesday, Dec. 24
- Time: 8 p.m.
- TV: ESPN
- Location: Clarence T.C. Ching Athletics Complex, Honolulu, Hawai’i
| Team | Moneyline | Spread | Total |
| South Florida | +115 | +2.5 (-110) | O 62.5 (-110) |
| San Jose State | -135 | -2.5 (-110) | U 62.5 (-110) |
There are worst things in life than hanging out in Hawaii in late-December. The 21st annual Hawaii Bowl features the South Florida Bulls (6-6) of the AAC battling the MWC’s San Jose State Spartans (7-5).
These two teams have actually played once before. It came in 2017, and South Florid won 42-22. The 2024 Hawaii Bowl marks the second time San Jose has played in this bowl game and the first time for South Florida.
The Spartans closed out the regular season with a victory but the Bulls lost in their season finale. Will San Jose carry that momentum into this Bowl Game and pick up the win or will the Bulls beat the Spartans for a second time?
GameAbove Sports Bowl
- Date: Thursday, Dec. 26
- Time: 2 p.m.
- TV: ESPN
- Location: Ford Field, Detroit, Michigan
| Team | Moneyline | Spread | Total |
| Pittsburgh | -320 | -9.5 (-110) | O 51.5 (-110) |
| Toledo | +260 | +9.5 (-110) | U 51.5 (-110) |
The 10th annual GameAbove Sports Bowl will see the ACC’s Pittsburg Panthers (7-5) take on the MAC’s Toledo Rockets (7-5). Although both teams have identical records, the Panthers are considered a large favorite to win the 2024 GameAbove Sports Bowl.
These two teams have played against each other three previous times with Toledo holding a 2-1 record including upsetting Pitt in 2003, when the Panthers were ranked 9th overall.
Pitt will make their third trip to a Detroit bowl game on December 26. The Rockets will make their 5th Detroit bowl appearance.
Can Toledo rocket their way to a bowl win over Pitt or will the Panthers claw their way to the expected victory?
Rate Bowl
- Date: Thursday, Dec. 26
- Time: 5:30 p.m.
- TV: ESPN
- Location: Chase Field, Phoenix, Arizona
| Team | Moneyline | Spread | Total |
| Rutgers | +235 | +7 (-110) | O 50.5 (-110) |
| Kansas State | -290 | -7 (-110) | U 50.5 (-110) |
The titled name for the 35th edition of the Rate Bowl might sound boring, but this game should be an entertaining one as the Big Ten’s Rutgers Scarlet Knights (7-5) battle the Big 12’s Kansas State Wildcats (8-4).
This game marks the second time that Rutgers has played in the Rate Bowl. Their first appearance came in 2005, when they defeated Arizona State. At the time, the game was called the Insight Bowl.
It also marks the second time that these two teams have played against each other. The first time came in the 2006 Texas Bowl when the Scarlet Knights crushed the Wildcats 37-10 and finished off their season with an 11-2 record.
Will Rutgers remain unbeaten against the Wildcats or will Kansas State prove the sportsbooks right be defeating the Scarlet Knights as expected?
68 Ventures Bowl
- Date: Thursday, Dec. 26
- Time: 9 p.m.
- TV: ESPN
- Location: Hancock Whitney Stadium, Mobile, Alabama
| Team | Moneyline | Spread | Total |
| Arkansas State | +190 | +6.5 (-110) | O 49 (-110) |
| Bowling Green | -230 | -6.5 (-110) | U 49 (-110) |
The 26th edition of the 68 Ventures Bowl features a matchup between the Sun Belt’s Arkansas State Red Wolves (7-5) and the Bowling Green Falcons (7-5) of the MAC.
The Red Wolves closed out the season winning four of their last six games and earning a second consecutive bowl appearance. The Falcons went 6-2 in MAC play and won five of their last six games on the season. Bowling Green will make their third straight appearance in a bowl game and 16th overall.
The Falcons have played in a Mobile Bowl Game three times prior. BG is 1-2 in this bowl game and last appeared in 2015, where they lost 58-27 to Georgia Southern. Arkansas State is 4-7 all-time in bowl games.
These two teams played once before. Bowling Green won that game in 1974, by the score of 17-0. Will the Falcons soar to victory or will the Red Wolves pick up their first bowl win since 2019.
Lockheed Martin Armed Forces Bowl
- Date: Friday, Dec. 27
- Time: 3 p.m.
- TV: ESPN
- Location: Amon G. Carter Stadium, Fort Worth, Texas
| Team | Moneyline | Spread | Total |
| Oklahoma | -290 | -8.5 (-110) | O 46.5 (-110) |
| Navy | +235 | +8.5 (-110) | U 46.5 (-110) |
With the way they played in the SEC this year, the Oklahoma Sooners (6-6) were lucky to make a bowl game. They went 2-6 in conference play and only became bowl eligible due to a shocking upset over Alabama Crimson Tide which kept the latter out of the CFP.
The AAC’s Navy Midshipmen went 8-3 on the year and 6-2 in conference action. The Midshipmen started off the year 6-0 before going 2-3 over their final five games. Two of those losses were to ranked foes Notre Dame and Tulane.
The 22nd edition of this bowl game marks Navy’s 25th bowl appearance (12-11-1) and third time in this bowl game. They are 1-1 in this game, which is formerly known as the Armed Forces Bowl.
This is just the second time these two programs have played each other. Navy won the first encounter 10-0 in 1965. This is the first time that the Midshipmen have faced an SEC team in a bowl game. Oklahoma is making their 26th consecutive bowl appearance and 58th overall (31-25-1).
Will the Sooners prove to be too much for the Midshipmen or will Navy pick up an landmark bowl win over Oklahoma?
Birmingham Bowl
- Date: Friday, Dec. 27
- Time: 3:30 p.m.
- TV: ESPN
- Location: Protective Stadium, Birmingham, Alabama
| Team | Moneyline | Spread | Total |
| Georgia Tech | -130 | -2.5 (-110) | O 54.5 (-110) |
| Vanderbilt | +110 | +2.5 (-110) | U 54.5 (-110) |
The ACC’s Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets (7-5) will battle the SEC’s Vanderbilt Commodores (6-6) in the 2024 Birmingham Bowl. This game is flying under the radar, but should be an entertaining matchup.
Although these two teams have played against each other 38 times, with GT leading the series (20-15-3), this bowl game marks the first time they will have faced each other in the postseason.
These former conference rivals have not played each other since 2016, where the Yellow Jackets won 38-7. This bowl game marks the 47th bowl appearance for Georgia Tech and the 10th for the Commodores.
Which team will win the 18th annual Birmingham Bowl on December 27th?
AutoZone Liberty Bowl
- Date: Friday, Dec. 27
- Time: 7 p.m.
- TV: ESPN
- Location: Simmons Bank Liberty Stadium, Memphis, Tennessee
| Team | Moneyline | Spread | Total |
| Texas Tech | +110 | +2.5 (-110) | O 59.5 (-110) |
| Arkansas | -130 | -2.5 (-110) | U 59.5 (-110) |
The 66th edition of the Liberty Bowl will feature the 8-4 Texas Tech Red Raiders of the Big 12 against the 6-6 Arkansas Razorbacks of the SEC.
Despite Texas Tech having a better record, many sportsbooks favor the Razorbacks in this matchup. It actually marks the 38th time that these two teams have played against each other with Arkansas holding a commanding 29-8 series lead.
For the Red Raiders, this is their second trip to the Liberty Bowl. They picked up a win in the 2021 edition of this game. Arkansas will make their seventh appearance in this bowl game and are currently 3-3 in their previous six Liberty Bowl games.
Will Texas Tech remain unbeaten in the Liberty Bowl or will Arkansas continue to dominate this series with their 30th all-time win over the Red Raiders?
DirectTV Holiday Bowl
- Date: Friday, Dec. 27
- Time: 8 p.m.
- TV: FOX
- Location: Snapdragon Stadium, San Diego, CA
| Team | Moneyline | Spread | Total |
| Syracuse | -220 | -5.5 (-110) | O 60.5 (-110) |
| Washington State | +180 | +5.5 (-110) | U 60.5 (-110) |
The 45th annual Holiday Bowl, sponsored by DirecTV, features the Pac-12’s Washington State Cougars (8-4) battling the Syracuse Orange (9-3) of the ACC. These two teams have played one time before. It was a 1979 clash where the Orange won 52-25.
For the Cougars, this will be their 5th Holiday Bowl appearance. They’re currently 1-3 in their four previous games. WSU was most recently in the 2017 Holiday Bowl where they lost. Syracuse will be making their first trip to this bowl game.
Can the Orange take down the Cougars or will Washington State bring home a much needed bowl win for the maligned Pac-12 Conference?
SRS Distribution Las Vegas Bowl
- Date: Friday, Dec. 27
- Time: 10:30 p.m.
- TV: ESPN
- Location: Allegiant Stadium, Las Vegas, Nevada
| Team | Moneyline | Spread | Total |
| Texas A&M | -140 | -2.5 (-110) | O 50.5 (-110) |
| USC | +120 | +2.5 (-110) | U 50.5 (-110) |
The 32nd annual Las Vegas Bowl features a compelling matchup as the SEC’s Texas A&M Aggies (8-4) battle the Big Ten’s USC Trojans (6-6).
This game will mark the fourth time these two teams have played against each other. This is also the third time that they have played against each other. The two previous postseason matchups came in the 1975 Liberty Bowl and the 1977 Astro-Bluebonnet Bowl.
Can the Trojans cap their first year in the Big Ten with a bowl victory or will the Aggies punctuate their season with a notable bowl win over the Trojans?
Wasabi Fenway Bowl
- Date: Saturday, Dec. 28
- Time: 11 a.m.
- TV: ESPN
- Location: Fenway Park, Boston, Massachusetts
| Team | Moneyline | Spread | Total |
| Connecticut | +160 | +4.5 (-110) | O 55.5 (-110) |
| North Carolina | -190 | -4.5 (-110) | U 55.5 (-110) |
The third edition of the Fenway Bowl, which takes place at Fenway Par the home of the Boston Red Sox, will feature the ACC’s North Carolina Tar Heels (6-6) against one of the last remaining independent teams in the UConn Huskies (8-4).
UConn marks the second straight year that a New England team will play in this Bowl Game, which is a smart concept moving forward. For the Huskies, it’s their first winning season since 2010, and they’re looking to punctuate it with a bowl win.
The Tar Heels became bowl eligible for the sixth straight year and return to the Boston region for the second time this year. UNC lost against Boston College last month.
Will the Huskies restore some New England pride to the region or will the Tar Heels steal the region’s holiday joy?
Bad Boy Mowers Pinstripe Bowl
- Date: Saturday, Dec. 28
- Time: 12 p.m.
- TV: ABC
- Location: Yankee Stadium, Bronx, New York
| Team | Moneyline | Spread | Total |
| Boston College | +145 | +3.5 (-110) | O 45.5 (-110) |
| Nebraska | -170 | -3.5 (-110) | U 45.5 (-110) |
The 14th annual Pinstripe Bowl, sponsored by Bad Boy Mowers, features an ACC vs. Big Ten clash as the Boston College Eagles (7-5) take on the Nebraska Cornhuskers (6-6). Just like with the Fenway Bowl, this game will be played at Yankee Stadium in the Bronx, NY.
For the Cornhuskers, this is their first bowl appearance since 2016, and 54th overall. However, it’s not the first time they played a bowl game in the New York City region. In 1962, Nebraska beat Miami in the Gotham Bowl. In fact, that was the team’s first ever bowl appearance and bowl win.
The Eagles won three of their last four games in the ACC and finished with a 7-5 record. Ironically, these teams feature two former NFL coaches which is just the second time this year that we have two former NFL head coaches face each other.
Will the Eagles heralded defense lead the charge and pick up a bowl win or will the Cornhuskers restore glory to a proud program with their first bowl win in a decade?
Isleta New Mexico Bowl
- Date: Saturday, Dec. 28
- Time: 2:15 p.m.
- TV: ESPN
- Location: University Stadium, Albuquerque, New Mexico
| Team | Moneyline | Spread | Total |
| Louisiana | +280 | +9.5 (-110) | O 60.5 (-110) |
| TCU | -360 | -9.5 (-110) | U 60.5 (-110) |
The 19th annual New Mexico Bowl, sponsored by Isleta Pueblo, will see the Big 12’s TCU Horned Frogs (8-4) take on the Louisiana Ragin’ Cajuns (10-3) of the Sun Belt Conference.
The Horned Frogs finished sixth in the Big 12 after the conference reshuffled teams from last year. It’s the third consecutive season that TCU has been bowl eligible and their 37th overall bowl game.
The Cajuns finished runner up in the Sun Belt having lost the championship game to Marshall. This marks Louisiana’s 12th bowl game and their sixth in a row.
Both teams will make their first ever appearance in the New Mexico Bowl. Although these schools have played against each other in other sports like basketball, they’ve never faced each other on the gridiron.
Will TCU hop to another bowl win as expected or will the Cajuns rage on to a big upset and significant bowl victory?
Pop-Tarts Bowl
- Date: Saturday, Dec. 28
- Time: 3:30 p.m.
- TV: ABC
- Location: Camping World Stadium, Orlando, Florida
| Team | Moneyline | Spread | Total |
| Iowa State | -115 | -1 (-110) | O 53.5 (-110) |
| Miami | -105 | +1 (-110) | U 53.5 (-110) |
The 35th annual Pop-Tarts Bowl might be one of the best matchups in College Football Bowl Season outside of the College Football Playoffs.
The Big 12 runner up Iowa State Cyclones (10-3) will battle the ACC’s disgruntled Miami Hurricanes (10-2) in what should be an electric matchup between two teams that combined for 20 victories this season.
This will be the first time that these two teams have played against each other. Additionally, depending on the sportsbook, you might see a different betting favorite. It’s pretty much a tossup at the Camping World Stadium.
For the Cyclones, this will be their sixth bowl game in the last seven years. The Hurricanes will make their second consecutive bowl appearance after missing out in 2021 and 2022.
Which team will finish off their season on a positive note after both narrowly missed making the 12-team Playoffs?
Snoop Dogg Arizona Bowl
- Date: Saturday, Dec. 28
- Time: 4:30 p.m.
- TV: CW Network
- Location: Arizona Stadium, Tucson, Arizona
| Team | Moneyline | Spread | Total |
| Miami (OH) | -125 | -1.5 (-110) | O 43.5 (-110) |
| Colorado State | +100 | +1.5 (-110) | U 43.5 (-110) |
This is quite possibly the funniest bowl game name on the docket for the 2024-25 College Football Bowl Season. Although this is the ninth annual Arizona Bowl, live from Tucson’s Arizona Stadium, it’s the first year that Snoop Dogg was a titled sponsor.
This year’s edition will pit the Miami RedHawks (8-5) of the MAC against the Colorado State Rams (8-4) of the Mountain West.
Miami has never appeared in the Arizona Bowl before, but this will be their fourth consecutive bowl appearance and 16th overall.
For Colorado State, they are making a bowl game for the first time since 2017, when they lost to Marshall in the New Mexico Bowl. This will be their second trip to the Arizona Bowl as they lost in the inaugural edition to Nevada in 2015.
The Rams are 6-11 in bowl games heading into this clash against the RedHawks. Unfortunately, they’ve lost four bowl games in a row.
Can Miami soar above the Rams for a solid bowl win or will Colorado State pick up their first bowl victory since 2013?
Go Bowling Military Bowl
- Date: Saturday, Dec. 28
- Time: 5:45 p.m.
- TV: ESPN
- Location: Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium, Annapolis, Maryland
| Team | Moneyline | Spread | Total |
| East Carolina | +170 | +5 (-110) | O 59.5 (-110) |
| NC State | -205 | -5 (-110) | U 59.5 (-110) |
The 15th annual Military Bowl will see the AAC’s East Carolina Pirates (7-5) battle the ACC’s NC State Wolfpack (6-6) live from Navy’s home stadium in Annapolis, Maryland.
You could say that both the Pirates and Wolfpack are going bowling this year as they both narrowly qualified for a bowl appearance. It also marks the 33rd time that these two teams have faced each other. A rivalry that dates back to 1970, which NC State leads 19-13.
For the Wolfpack, this is their 36th bowl appearance (17-17-1). Although they have never appeared in the bowl before, they have played at this venue one time. NC State beat Navy in 2002.
The Pirates are returning to a bowl game after missing out last season and have a 10-11 record in their 21 bowl appearances. ECU has qualified for the Military Bowl two times before: losing in 2010, and having the 2021 game cancelled due to covid.
On another note, ECU has defeated NC State in their lone bowl game against each other. The Pirates won the 1992 Peach Bowl over the Wolfpack.
Will NC State get revenge and extend their lead in this series or will ECU pillage the Wolfpack for another bowl victory?
Valero Alamo Bowl
- Date: Saturday, Dec. 28
- Time: 7:30 p.m.
- TV: ABC
- Location: Alamodome, San Antonio, Texas
| Team | Moneyline | Spread | Total |
| BYU | +110 | +2.5 (-110) | O 54.5 (-110) |
| Colorado | -130 | -2.5 (-110) | U 54.5 (-110) |
The 48th annual Independence Bowl pits the Sun Belt champion Marshall Thundering Herd (10-3) against the AAC’s champion Army Black Knights (11-1). This is one of the only bowl games, outside of the CFP, where two conference champions will play against each other.
This game marks just the second time that these two teams have faced each other. Their lone encounter came in 1997, where Marshall picked up the 35-25 victory.
The Thundering Herd will make their Independence Bowl debut, but it also marks their eight consecutive bowl appearance and 20th overall (13-7).
The Black Knights return to a bowl game for the first time in three years. They’re 7-3 overall in their 10 bowl games and have one appearance in the Independence Bowl. Army lost to Auburn 32-29 in the 1996 Independence Bowl.
Will the Black Knights cap off a stellar season that almost had them in the CFP or will Marshall stampede Army on the way to their second bowl win in their last six postseason games?
Radiance Technologies Independence Bowl
- Date: Saturday, Dec. 28
- Time: 9:15 p.m
- TV: ESPN
- Location: Independence Stadium, Shreveport, Louisiana
| Team | Moneyline | Spread | Total |
| Marshall | +230 | +9 (-110) | O 48.5 (-110) |
| Army | -300 | -9 (-110) | U 48.5 (-110) |
The 48th annual Independence Bowl pits the Sun Belt champion Marshall Thundering Herd (10-3) against the AAC’s champion Army Black Knights (11-1). This is one of the only bowl games, outside of the CFP, where two conference champions will play against each other.
This game marks just the second time that these two teams have faced each other. Their lone encounter came in 1997, where Marshall picked up the 35-25 victory.
The Thundering Herd will make their Independence Bowl debut, but it also marks their eight consecutive bowl appearance and 20th overall (13-7).
The Black Knights return to a bowl game for the first time in three years. They’re 7-3 overall in their 10 bowl games and have one appearance in the Independence Bowl. Army lost to Auburn 32-29 in the 1996 Independence Bowl.
Will the Black Knights cap off a stellar season that almost had them in the CFP or will Marshall stampede Army on the way to their second bowl win in their last six postseason games?
TransPerfect Music City Bowl
- Date: Monday, Dec. 30
- Time: 2:30 p.m.
- TV: ESPN
- Location: Nissan Stadium, Nashville, Tennessee
| Team | Moneyline | Spread | Total |
| Iowa | +105 | +2.5 (-110) | O 43.5 (-110) |
| Missouri | -125 | -2.5 (-110) | U 43.5 (-110) |
The 26th annual Music City Bowl will see the Big Ten’s Iowa Hawkeyes battle the SEC’s Missouri Tigers (9-3). It marks the 14th time that these two teams have played each other. Surprisingly, 12 of the 13 meetings took place prior to 1911.
The 2024 Music City Bowl also marks the second time that these two teams have played against each other in a bowl game. The other time came in the 2010 Insight Bowl where Iowa won 27-24. They were supposed to face each other in the 2020 edition of this game but it was cancelled due to covid.
Iowa has played in 36 bowl games and boasts of an 18-17-1 record. Missouri is 16-20 in their 36 bowl appearances. Which team will score the sweet sounds of victory in their 37th bowl appearance?
ReliaQuest Bowl
- Date: Tuesday, Dec. 31
- Time: 12 p.m.
- TV: ESPN
- Location: Raymond James Stadium, Tampa, Florida
| Team | Moneyline | Spread | Total |
| Alabama | -425 | -11.5 (-110) | O 43.5 (-110) |
| Michigan | +325 | +11.5 (-110) | U 43.5 (-110) |
The 39th annual ReliaQuest Bowl, which was formerly called the Outback Bowl from 1996 to 2022, will feature the most frustrated team in College Football – Alabama Crimson Tide (9-3). The SEC powerhouse will take on the Michigan Wolverines (7-5) of the Big Ten.
This game marks the seventh time that these iconic programs have played against each other. It’s also a rematch of last year’s Rose Bowl where Michigan defeated Alabama on their way to winning the National Championship. Both teams have three wins apiece in this series.
The Crimson Tide were outraged over not making the College Football Playoffs this year. In fact, they’re threatening to change up their schedule in the future because of it.
Alabama will play in their 78th bowl game (46-28-3), while Michigan makes its 53rd bowl appearance 23-29). The Wolverines have played in six Outback Bowl games and have a 3-3 record. In fact, Michigan beat Alabama in the 1988 edition of this game when it was called the Hall of Fame Bowl. The Crimson Tide are 1-1 in this bowl game.
Which College Football powerhouse will pick up a win in the 2024 Outback Bowl?
Tony The Tiger Sun Bowl
- Date: Tuesday, Dec. 31
- Time: 2 p.m.
- TV: CBS
- Location: Sun Bowl, El Paso, Texas
| Team | Moneyline | Spread | Total |
| Louisville | -190 | -5 (-110) | O 50.5 (-110) |
| Washington | +160 | +5 (-110) | U 50.5 (-110) |
The 91st annual Sun Bowl, which is named after Frosted Flakes’ Tony The Tiger, will see the ACC’s Louisville Cardinals (8-4) battle the Big Ten’s Washington Huskies (6-6).
This game will mark the first time that these schools have played against each other. Louisville has played in one Sun Bowl before, as it came in the 1958 edition where they defeated Drake.
Washington is making their fifth Sun Bowl appearance. Unfortunately, the Huskies are 1-3 in their four previous Sun Bowl games with losses in 1986, 1995, and 2002. Their lone Sun Bowl win came in 1979.
Will the Cardinals remain unbeaten in the Sun Bowl or will the Huskies see the sun rise on their new era in the Big Ten Conference?
Cheez-It Citrus Bowl
- Date: Tuesday, Dec. 31
- Time: 3 p.m.
- TV: ABC
- Location: Camping World Stadium, Orlando, Florida
| Team | Moneyline | Spread | Total |
| South Carolina | -425 | -11.5 (-110) | O 47.5 (-110) |
| Illinois | +325 | +11.5 (-110) | U 47.5 (-110) |
Like Alabama, the South Carolina Gamecocks (9-3) were frustrated over making the College Football Playoffs. They felt their SEC resume earned them a shot in the CFP. The Big Ten’s Illinois Fighting Illini saw a solid bounce back this season after going 9-3.
The 79th annual Citrus Bowl marks the first time that these two schools have played against each other. This will also be South Carolina’s first appearance in the Citrus Bowl. Currently, the Gamecocks are 10-15 in their 25 previous bowl games.
The Fighting Illini will make their second ever Citrus Bowl appearance. In their 20 previous bowl games (8-12), Illinois played in the 1990 Citrus Bowl where they beat Virginia. That team was led by Jeff George at QB.
Can the Illini tie a school record with their 10th win of the season or will South Carolina put an exclamation point on their season with a statement victory?
Kinder’s Texas Bowl
- Date: Tuesday, Dec. 31
- Time: 3:30 p.m.
- TV: ESPN
- Location: NRG Stadium, Houston, Texas
| Team | Moneyline | Spread | Total |
| Baylor | +115 | +3 (-110) | O 60.5 (-110) |
| LSU | -135 | -3 (-110) | U 60.5 (-110) |
The 18th annual Texas Bowl, sponsored by Kinder’s, pits two 8-4 teams as the Big 12 Baylor Bears battle the SEC LSU Tigers. The 2024 Kinder’s Texas Bowl also marks the first time that these two teams have faced each other since 1985, and the 12th time overall. Currently, LSU holds an 8-3 record.
This Texas Bowl game will be the third time that these teams have played each other in the postseason. LSU won both of those bowl games: 1963 Bluebonnet Bowl and 1985 Liberty Bowl. Both teams have also played two times each in the Texas Bowl.
The LSU Tigers are 1-1 in the Texas Bowl with a win over Texas Tech in 2015, and a loss to Kansas State in 2022. Baylor is also 1-1 with a loss to Illinois in 2010, and a win over Vanderbilt in 2018.
Which team will pick up their ninth win of the season and improve to 2-1 in the Texas Bowl?
CFP Quarterfinal: VRBO Fiesta Bowl
- Date: Tuesday, Dec. 31
- Time: 7:30 p.m
- TV: ESPN
- Location: State Farm Stadium, Glendale, Arizona
| Team | Moneyline | Spread | Total |
| TBD | NA | NA | NA |
| TBD | NA | NA | NA |
The Fiesta Bowl will open the Quarterfinals Round of the College Football Playoffs. As of now, we know that the #3 Boise State Broncos will be in the game. However, they will have to wait for the winner of Penn State vs. SMU on December 21st to see who they’re playing against in Glendale, AZ.
CFP Quarterfinal: Chick-Fil-A Peach Bowl
- Date: Wednesday, Jan. 1
- Time: 1 p.m.
- TV: ESPN
- Location: Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Atlanta, Georgia
| Team | Moneyline | Spread | Total |
| TBD | NA | NA | NA |
| TBD | NA | NA | NA |
The Chick-fil-a Peach Bowl will take place on New Year’s Day in Atlanta, GA. As of now, we know that the Arizona Sun Devils will be one of the participants. Their opponents won’t be known until the Clemson vs. Texas game on December 21.
CFP Quarterfinal: Rose Bowl
- Date: Wednesday, Jan. 1
- Time: 5 p.m.
- TV: ESPN
- Location: Rose Bowl, Pasadena, California
| Team | Moneyline | Spread | Total |
| TBD | NA | NA | NA |
| TBD | NA | NA | NA |
College Football’s top team the Oregon Ducks are one of two teams that have punched their ticket to the Rose Bowl. However, this Quarterfinal matchup won’t know the second team to play in the Rose Bowl until Tennessee battles Ohio State on December 21.
CFP Quarterfinal: Allstate Sugar Bowl
- Date: Wednesday, Jan. 1
- Time: 8:45 p.m.
- TV: ESPN
- Location: Caesars Superdome, New Orleans, Louisiana
| Team | Moneyline | Spread | Total |
| TBD | NA | NA | NA |
| TBD | NA | NA | NA |
The final CFP Quarterfinal game will take place in the Sugar Bowl on New Year’s Day. However, we’ll have to wait until December 20, to learn who the #2 Georgia Bulldogs will face. The SEC’s champ will face the winner of Indiana vs. Notre Dame.
TaxSlayer Gator Bowl
- Date: Thursday, Jan. 2
- Time: 7:30 p.m.
- TV: ESPN
- Location: EverBank Stadium, Jacksonville, Florida
| Team | Moneyline | Spread | Total |
| Duke | +400 | +14 (-110) | O 53.5 (-110) |
| Ole Miss | -550 | -14 (-110) | U 53.5 (-110) |
The ACC’s Duke Blue Devils (9-3) will battle the SEC’s Ole Miss Rebels (9-3) in the 80th annual Gator Bowl. This game of 9-3 teams is an exciting matchup pitting two teams that surpassed all preseason expectations.
Duke is 8-8 all-time in Bowl Games and will make their third consecutive bowl appearance. Ole Miss is 25-15 in bowl appearances and have gone to five straight bowl games.
Not only will this be the first time that these two teams have played against each other, but it’s also the first time that either team has appeared in the Gator Bowl.
Can the Blue Devils win even without their star QB Maalik Murphy who entered the transfer portal or will the Rebels prove that they’re the better team by winning the 2025 TaxSlayer Gator Bowl?
SERVPRO First Responder Bowl
- Date: Friday, Jan. 3
- Time: 4 p.m.
- TV: ESPN
- Location: Gerald J. Ford Stadium, Dallas, Texas
| Team | Moneyline | Spread | Total |
| North Texas | +260 | +7.5 (-110) | O 67.5 (-110) |
| Texas State | -320 | -7.5 (-110) | U 67.5 (-110) |
In this battle of smaller Texas programs, the North Texas Mean Green (6-6) of the AAC will battle the Sun Belts Texas State Bobcats (7-5).
It will be the second straight year that the Bobcats have appeared in this bowl game. They defeated Rice in last year’s edition of this game.
This January 3rd matchup will mark the 40th time these two teams have played against each other. Currently, North Texas is 29-7-3 all-time against the Bobcats. They last played in 1994, and North Texas won 27-14.
Will the Mean Green continue to dominate the Bobcats or will Texas State win the First Responder Bowl for a second straight year?
Duke’s Mayo Bowl
- Date: Friday, Jan. 3
- Time: 7:30 p.m.
- TV: ESPN
- Location: Bank of America Stadium, Charlotte, North Carolina
| Team | Moneyline | Spread | Total |
| Minnesota | -180 | -4.5 (-110) | O 42.5 (-110) |
| Virginia Tech | +150 | +4.5 (-110) | U 42.5 (-110) |
The Big Ten’s Minnesota Gophers (7-5) will take on the ACC’s Virginia Tech Hokies (6-6) in the 23rd annual Duke’s Mayo Bowl.
For the Gophers, this game marks their 25th bowl appearance. Currently, they have won seven postseason games in a row and are 5-0 in bowl games under head coach PJ Fleck with wins over Bowling Green, Syracuse, West Virginia, Auburn and Georgia Tech.
The 2024 Duke’s Mayo Bowl marks the first time that these two teams have played against each other and the first appearance for the Gophers in this game.
The Hokies will make their third appearance in this bowl game. They’re 1-1 in the two previous appearances with a loss to Kentucky in 2019 and a win over Arkansas in 2016.
Can the Hokies improve their record in the Duke’s Mayo Bowl or will the Gophers improve to 6-0 under head coach Fleck?
Bahamas Bowl
- Date: Saturday, Jan. 4
- Time: 11 a.m.
- TV: ESPN/ESPN2
- Location: Thomas A. Robinson National Stadium, Nassau, Bahamas
| Team | Moneyline | Spread | Total |
| Buffalo | +115 | +2.5 (-110) | O 51.5 (-110) |
| Liberty | -135 | -2.5 (-110) | U 51.5 (-110) |
Outside of the 12-team CFP field, I can’t think of two luckier Bowl Game teams than the Buffalo Bulls (8-4) of the MAC Conference and the Liberty Flames (8-3) of the CUSA.
Buffalo gets to leave the brutal winter weather and head to the warm climate of the Bahamas for the second time. They first played in the Bahamas Bowl against Charlotte in 2019 and won that game 31-9.
Liberty will make their first Bahamas Bowl appearance, but sixth bowl game in a row since joining the FBS in 2019.
Which small-market team will win the 10th annual Bahamas Bowl and etch their names in the history books of this bowl game and their respective programs?
CFP Semifinal: Capital One Orange Bowl
- Date: Thursday, Jan. 9
- Time: 7:30 p.m.
- TV: ESPN
- Location: Hard Rock Stadium, Miami Gardens, Florida
| Team | Moneyline | Spread | Total |
| TBD | NA | NA | NA |
| TBD | NA | NA | NA |
We will update this College Football Playoff Semifinal game once the two teams have been decided in the Quarterfinal matchups.
CFP Semifinal: Goodyear Cotton Bowl Classic
- Date: Friday, Jan. 10
- Time: 7:30 p.m.
- TV: ESPN
- Location: AT&T Stadium, Arlington, Texas
| Team | Moneyline | Spread | Total |
| TBD | NA | NA | NA |
| TBD | NA | NA | NA |
We will update this College Football Playoff Semifinal game once the two teams have been decided in the Quarterfinal matchups.
COLLEGE FOOTBALL PLAYOFF NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP
- Date: Monday, Jan. 20
- Time: 7:30 p.m.
- TV: ESPN
- Location: Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Atlanta, Georgia
| Team | Moneyline | Spread | Total |
| TBD | NA | NA | NA |
| TBD | NA | NA | NA |
We will update the National Title game once the two CFP Semifinal matchups have been decided on January 9-10.
