Atlanta, Georgia, is buzzing with excitement as the 2024-25 college football bowl season kicks off on Saturday, December 14, 2024. This is a big year for college football as it marks the first time the College Football Playoff (CFP) expands to 12 teams. Fans will be eager to see how this change impacts the competition.
The CFP bracket and all the other bowl matchups were officially announced on Sunday, December 8. This year’s bowl season promises to deliver thrilling games with a wide variety of matchups scheduled. For anyone looking to catch the action live, here’s a breakdown of the first few games.
First up is the Celebration Bowl featuring South Carolina State taking on Jackson State at 12 p.m., airing on ABC from the Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta. Later in the day, the Salute to Veterans Bowl will pit South Alabama against Western Michigan at 9 p.m. on ESPN from Cramton Bowl in Montgomery, Alabama.
Fans can also look forward to the Frisco Bowl which showcases No. 25 Memphis against West Virginia at 9 p.m. in Frisco, Texas. For those in the mood for some afternoon football, the Boca Raton Bowl kicks off at 5:30 p.m. with James Madison going head-to-head with Western Kentucky in Boca Raton, Florida.
As the bowl season continues, games such as the Gator Bowl, Music City Bowl, and the Alamo Bowl are sure to provide fans with plenty of excitement leading up to the College Football Playoff National Championship Game on January 20, 2025, back here in Atlanta.
Stay tuned for updates on scores, TV information, and more matchups as they are announced throughout the season.
