Atlanta, Georgia – The 2024-25 NCAA college football bowl season is well underway with several exciting matchups already delivered, and more lined up to keep fans on the edge of their seats. As of now, the season has initiated with two significant bowl games: the Celebration Bowl and the Salute to Veterans Bowl, both of which are showcasing impressive performances from participating teams.
In the Celebration Bowl, Jackson State secured a commanding victory over South Carolina State with a score of 28-7. Meanwhile, in the Salute to Veterans Bowl, South Alabama edged out Western Michigan with a final score of 30-23.
This bowl season is notable for being the first year of the new 12-team College Football Playoff, allowing more teams a shot at the national title. The schedule features several key games leading to the coveted College Football Playoff National Championship Game, taking place on January 20, 2025.
Among the upcoming playoff matchups, fans are particularly eager for the College Football Playoff First Round Games this weekend. Highlights include No. 8 Indiana visiting No. 5 Notre Dame on 8 p.m. Sunday on ABC/ESPN and No. 10 SMU at No. 4 Penn State set for 12 p.m. Saturday on TNT/MAX.
The full bowl schedule promises to feature a mix of thrilling games across various stadiums, tweaking expectations with each matchup. With teams from different conferences competing, upsets are a common theme as players aim to outdo one another. Each game adds to the excitement and stakes of the season, especially as teams make their push to the national title.
As the days progress, updates on scores, TV details, and matchup announcements will continue to flow, keeping fans engaged until the final whistle blows at the championship.