Atlanta is getting ready for a busy and exciting college football bowl season starting on Saturday, December 14, 2024. The upcoming season signals the beginning of a new chapter with the 12-team College Football Playoff, which promises to change the landscape of postseason college football.
On December 8, 2024, the complete list of bowl matchups will be announced, and fans are eager to see how the bracket will shape out. The season will kick off with several games, including the Celebration Bowl featuring South Carolina State going up against Jackson State at 12 p.m. on ABC. This matchup will set the tone for the action-packed months ahead.
The College Football Playoff First Round games are expected to draw a lot of attention. Notable matchups include No. 8 Indiana visiting No. 5 Notre Dame on 8 p.m. via ABC/ESPN, and No. 10 SMU tackling No. 4 Penn State at 12 p.m. on TNT/MAX. These will be pivotal games as teams compete for a spot in the playoffs.
Additional bowl games include the New Orleans Bowl, featuring Sam Houston against Georgia Southern at 7 p.m. on ESPN2, and the Cure Bowl where Ohio faces Jacksonville State at 12 p.m. on ESPN.
The excitement cascades as the bowls unfold, culminating in the College Football Playoff National Championship Game on January 20, 2025, at 7:30 p.m., set to be held at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. Fans will have the opportunity to catch their favorite teams in action as the playoff format intensifies the competition.
This year’s bowl season offers something for everyone, from traditional matchups to new rivalries, promising a thrilling conclusion to the college football season. Keep an eye out for TV schedules and matchups as they become available!
