In Atlanta, Georgia, the 2024-25 college football bowl season is heating up with an exciting lineup of games to look forward to. It all began on December 18 and will extend until January 20, 2025, when the much-anticipated College Football Playoff National Championship Game takes place. This season features a new 12-team playoff format which promises even more thrilling matchups for fans.
The first games kicked off with the Celebration Bowl and the Salute to Veterans Bowl. In a strong showing, Jackson State triumphed over South Carolina State with a final score of 28 to 7. Later that evening, South Alabama edged by Western Michigan, winning 30 to 23.
As the bowl season continues, several games are already drawing interest. Notable upcoming games include:
- Boca Raton Bowl: James Madison faces Western Kentucky at FAU Stadium.
- New Orleans Bowl: Sam Houston goes against Georgia Southern at the Caesars Superdome.
- Hawai’i Bowl: South Florida takes on San Jose State in a game held in Honolulu.
Fans will also be looking forward to the College Football Playoff First Round games. The matchups on December 28 include:
- No. 8 Indiana at No. 5 Notre Dame
- No. 10 SMU at No. 4 Penn State
- No. 16 Clemson at No. 3 Texas
- No. 7 Tennessee at No. 6 Ohio State
As the season progresses, stay tuned for updates on scores, television information, and matchups as the excitement builds for the championship. With numerous games across various stadiums, college football fans have plenty to celebrate and look forward to this bowl season.
