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Full List of 2024-25 College Football Bowl Game Matchups and Dates

2024-12-09

Bowl season has officially kicked off, bringing with it a plethora of exciting matchups and postseason action. With the college football regular season in the rearview mirror, teams have now been confirmed for the postseason, and fans are eagerly awaiting the start of the action. Here's a detailed look at all the bowl games for the 2024-25 season.

Uncover the Thrills of Bowl Season 2024-25

How Many Teams Made Bowl Games in 2024-25?

Including the 12 teams that made it to the playoff, a remarkable 84 programs will be competing in postseason play. This showcases the wide reach and significance of bowl games in college football. It's a testament to the hard work and talent of these teams throughout the regular season.The playoff teams add an extra layer of excitement, as they battle it out for the ultimate championship. But the rest of the 84 teams also have their chance to shine on the bowl stage.

How Many Bowl Games Are There?

There are a total of 47 bowl games in the 2024-25 college football season. This includes the four College Football Playoff first-round games, four quarterfinal games, two semifinals, and the national championship. The quarterfinal and semifinal games will have official bowl names, adding to the excitement and prestige. However, the first round and national championship will not have specific bowl names.Each of these bowl games offers a unique opportunity for teams to showcase their skills and compete for a coveted trophy. From the early December matchups to the final showdown in January, bowl season is a celebration of college football.

List of College Football Bowl Games for 2024-25

December 14th:- Cricket Celebration Bowl: Jackson State vs. South Carolina State, 12 p.m. ET. This game brings together two talented teams and is a great way to kick off the bowl season.- IS4S Salute to Veterans Bowl: South Alabama vs. Western Michigan, 9 p.m. ET. A tribute to veterans, this game showcases the spirit of the sport and gives back to those who have served.December 17th:- Scooter’s Coffee Frisco Bowl: Memphis vs. West Virginia, 9 p.m. ET. Two strong programs going head-to-head in a battle for bowl glory.December 18th:- Boca Raton Bowl: Western Kentucky vs. James Madison, 5:30 p.m. ET. A matchup between two conference rivals, with plenty at stake.- Art of Sport LA Bowl Hosted By Gronk: California vs. UNLV, 9 p.m. ET. A game in the heart of Los Angeles, with a star-studded host.December 19th:- R+L Carriers New Orleans Bowl: Georgia Southern vs. Sam Houston, 7 p.m. ET. A southern showdown between two solid programs.December 20th:- StaffDNA Cure Bowl: Ohio vs. Jacksonville State, 12 p.m. ET. A midweek matchup that adds to the excitement of bowl season.- Union Home Mortgage Gasparilla Bowl: Tulane vs. Florida, 3:30 p.m. ET. A local rivalry with a lot of pride on the line.- CFP First Round: Indiana at Notre Dame, 8 p.m. ET. The first round of the playoff kicks off with a high-stakes matchup between two storied programs.December 21st:- CFP First Round: SMU at Penn State, 12 p.m. ET. Two teams with strong offenses looking to make a statement.- CFP First Round: Clemson at Texas, 4 p.m. ET. A clash of two powerhouse programs in a battle for bowl supremacy.- CFP First Round: Tennessee at Ohio State, 8 p.m. ET. A showdown between two conference leaders in a must-win game.December 23rd:- Myrtle Beach Bowl: Coastal Carolina vs. UTSA, 11 a.m. ET. A game in a beautiful location, with two teams looking to make a name for themselves.- Famous Idaho Potato Bowl: Northern Illinois vs. Fresno State, 2:30 p.m. ET. A unique bowl game with a local flavor.December 24th:- Hawai’i Bowl: South Florida vs. San Jose State, 8 p.m. ET. A Pacific Rim matchup that brings together teams from different parts of the country.December 26th:- GameAbove Sports Bowl: Pittsburgh vs. Toledo, 2 p.m. ET. A midweek game that adds to the excitement of the postseason.- Rate Bowl: Rutgers vs. Kansas State, 5:30 p.m. ET. Two Big Ten teams going head-to-head in a battle for bowl bragging rights.- 68 Ventures Bowl: Arkansas State vs. Bowling Green, 9 p.m. ET. A matchup between two mid-major programs with a lot to play for.December 27th:- Lockheed Martin Armed Forces Bowl: Oklahoma vs. Navy, 12 p.m. ET. A game that honors our military, with two tough teams competing.- Birmingham Bowl: Georgia Tech vs. Vanderbilt, 3:30 p.m. ET. A SEC showdown between two traditional programs.- AutoZone Liberty Bowl: Texas Tech vs. Arkansas, 7 p.m. ET. A battle between two teams from different conferences, with a lot at stake.- DIRECTV Holiday Bowl: Syracuse vs. Washington State, 8 p.m. ET. A west coast matchup with two teams looking to end the season on a high note.- SRS Distribution Las Vegas Bowl: Texas A&M vs. USC, 10:30 p.m. ET. A prime-time game in Las Vegas, with two powerhouse programs going head-to-head.December 28th:- Wasabi Fenway Bowl: North Carolina vs. UConn, 11 a.m. ET. A game in a historic stadium, with two teams looking to make some noise.- Bad Boy Mowers Pinstripe bowl: Boston College vs. Nebraska, 12 p.m. ET. A Big East vs. Big Ten matchup in New York City.- Isleta New Mexico Bowl: TCU vs. Louisiana, 2:15 p.m. ET. A southwestern showdown between two talented teams.- Pop-Tarts Bowl: Iowa State vs. Miami, 3:30 p.m. ET. A matchup between two teams with a lot of pride and tradition.- Snoop Dogg Arizona Bowl presented by Gin & Juice by Dre and Snoop: Miami (OH) vs. Colorado State, 4:30 p.m. ET. A unique bowl game with a celebrity host.- Go Bowling Military Bowl: East Carolina vs. NC State, 5:45 p.m. ET. A game that honors our military, with two conference rivals competing.- Valero Alamo Bowl: BYU vs. Colorado, 7:30 p.m. ET. A matchup between two teams with a lot of talent and potential.- Radiance Technologies Independence Bowl: Marshall vs. Army, 9:15 p.m. ET. A military-themed bowl game with two tough teams going at it.December 30th:- Transperfect Music City Bowl: Iowa vs. Missouri, 2:30 p.m. ET. A game in Nashville, with two teams looking to make a statement.December 31st:- Reliaquest Bowl: Alabama vs. Michigan, 12 p.m. ET. A national championship preview as two powerhouse programs face off.- Tony the Tiger Sun Bowl: Louisville vs. Washington, 2 p.m. ET. A west coast vs. east coast matchup with a lot of excitement.- Cheez-It Citrus Bowl: South Carolina vs. Illinois, 3 p.m. ET. A SEC vs. Big Ten matchup with a lot of history.- Kinder’s Texas Bowl: Baylor vs. LSU, 3:30 p.m. ET. A battle between two SEC powerhouses in a high-stakes game.- VRBO Fiesta Bowl (CFP quarterfinal): Winner of SMU/Penn State vs. Boise State, 7:30 p.m. ET. The first CFP quarterfinal game, with a lot on the line.January 1st:- Chick-Fil-A Peach Bowl (CFP quarterfinal): Winner of Clemson/Texas vs. Arizona State, 1 p.m. ET. Another CFP quarterfinal game, with two talented teams competing.- Rose Bowl (CFP quarterfinal): Winner of Tennessee/Ohio State vs. Oregon, 5 p.m. ET. A classic matchup in the Rose Bowl, with two top teams going at it.- Allstate Sugar Bowl (CFP quarterfinal): Winner of Indiana/Notre Dame vs. Georgia, 8:45 p.m. ET. The final CFP quarterfinal game, with a lot of excitement.January 2nd:- Taxpayer Gator Bowl: Duke vs. Ole Miss, 7:30 p.m. ET. A SEC vs. ACC matchup with a lot of pride on the line.January 3rd:- Servpro First Responder Bowl: North Texas vs. Texas State, 4 p.m. ET. A game that honors first responders, with two teams looking to make a difference.- Duke’s Mayo Bowl: Minnesota vs. Virginia Tech, 7:30 p.m. ET. A Big Ten vs. ACC matchup in a bowl game with a lot of history.January 4th:- Bahamas Bowl: Buffalo vs. Liberty, 11 a.m. ET. A game in the Caribbean, with two teams looking to end the season on a high note.January 9th:- Capital One Orange Bowl (CFP semifinal): 7:30 p.m. ET. The first CFP semifinal game, with two teams fighting for a spot in the championship.January 10th:- Goodyear Cotton Bowl Classic (CFP semifinal): 7:30 p.m. ET. The second CFP semifinal game, with two more top teams competing.January 20th:- College Football Playoff National Championship: 7:30 p.m. ET. The ultimate showdown, as the best teams in the country battle it out for the national championship.

Music holds a significant place in the world of film and television. It has the power to enhance the emotional depth and overall experience of a project. Many projects have already made their mark with Golden Globe nominations for their scores and original songs. This year, a rare occurrence has taken place as musicians like Ariana Grande and Selena Gomez have crossed over into acting and received nominations.

Golden Globe Nominations for Musicians in Acting

Ariana Grande is celebrating her first-ever Golden Globe nomination for her supporting role as Glinda in Wicked: Part One. This is a significant achievement for her and showcases her talent in a different field. Selena Gomez, on the other hand, has been double-nominated for her acting in Only Murders in the Building and Emilia Pérez. The fact that Gomez will be competing with Grande in the supporting actress category is a rare moment for music stars. In 2015, Lady Gaga and Queen Latifah both received nominations in a similar category.

Music in Animated Films

The Wild Robot, directed by Chris Sanders, has received nominations in the Best Original Score category for Kris Bowers’ work. Additionally, Maren Morris’ “Kiss the Sky” has been nominated for Best Original Song. These nominations highlight the importance of music in bringing animated films to life and adding an extra layer of emotion.

Music in Drama Films

Challengers earned Trent Reznor and Atticus Ross a Golden Globe nomination for Best Original Score. Their track “Compress/Repress” also received a Best Original Song nomination. This shows the impact that their music can have on a drama film and how it can enhance the storytelling. Emilia Pérez has two Best Original Song nominations for “El Mal” by Clément Ducol, Camille and Jacques Audiard and “Mi Camino” by Clément Ducol and Camille. These nominations demonstrate the diversity of music in different types of films.

Music in Soundtracks

Hans Zimmer’s Dune: Part Two soundtrack received a Best Original Score nomination, in addition to his Grammy nomination for Best Score Soundtrack For Visual Media. He also received a Grammy nom for his song “Love Will Survive” for The Tattooist of Auschwitz. Atticus Ross and Trent Reznor are also Grammy-nominated for the score soundtrack to Challengers (2024) starring Zendaya, Mike Faist and Josh O’Connor. Ross, along with Leopold Ross and Nick Cuba, has two nominations in the same category for FX’s Shōgun, which also won many trophies at the 2024 Emmys. Ross’ indie rock group Nine Inch Nails will score the upcoming Tron: Ares film set to hit theaters in 2025.Find the categories and their full lists of nominees for the 2025 Golden Globes below:Best Original Score – Motion PictureVolker Bertelmann (Conclave)Daniel Blumberg (The Brutalist)Kris Bowers (The Wild Robot)Clément Ducol, Camille (Emilia Pérez)Trent Reznor, Atticus Ross (Challengers)Hans Zimmer (Dune: Part Two)Best Original Song – Motion Picture“Beautiful That Way” –– The Last ShowgirlMusic & Lyrics By: Andrew Wyatt, Miley Cyrus, Lykke Zachrisson“Compress / Repress” –– ChallengersMusic & Lyrics By: Trent Reznor, Atticus Ross, Luca Guadagnino“El Mal” –– Emilia PérezMusic & Lyrics By: Clément Ducol, Camille, Jacques Audiard“Forbidden Road” –– Better ManMusic & Lyrics By: Robbie Williams, Freddy Wexler, Sacha Skarbek“Kiss the Sky” –– The Wild RobotMusic & Lyrics By: Delacey, Jordan K. Johnson, Stefan Johnson, Maren Morris, MichaelPollack, Ali Tamposi“Mi Camino” –– Emilia PérezMusic & Lyrics By: Clément Ducol, Camille

Shelbi Berry's life took an unexpected turn when she stumbled into the world of musical theater. Hailing from Indianapolis, she is a Purdue Global alumna and a graduate of Perry Meridian High School and Marian University. While taking voice lessons at Marian, she was offered an audition for "The Addams Family" and took a leap of faith. Thanks to her talent and jet-black hair, she landed the role of Wednesday Addams and never looked back. "I think it was more the stage fright that kept me from really committing, which made me think I wasn't good enough for years," Berry said. "I really enjoyed the role of Wednesday."

After Years of Performing

After several more years of appearing in plays and musicals across central Indiana, Berry packed her bags and set her sights on Broadway and the New York City theater scene. She graduated from Marian with a bachelor's degree in music education and philosophy and a minor in psychology. Continuing to work on her craft, she got calls for shows and kept improving.Berry also had a passion for psychology and discovered Purdue Global through a conversation with her mom. She enrolled and started classes, but then the COVID-19 pandemic hit. "I got to finish my master's over the pandemic while shows were closed," she said. "I could only focus on my classes." The pandemic also meant no in-person commencement ceremony in 2021, but Berry was selected to sing the national anthem for the May commencement, which was recorded and placed into the ceremony. The family went to Purdue University's main campus and took photos in her cap and gown with her younger sister, Carli, who graduated in 2018 with a Bachelor of Science from Purdue Polytechnic Institute.Berry enjoyed aspects of her Purdue Global experience, such as having access to resources, faculty, and classmates. "The coursework was great. I liked the way the classes were taught. You could see someone speaking to you. Everyone was involved in the class," she said. "In my undergraduate classes, I didn't like statistics because I didn't understand it. But in my grad program, I loved it. I loved doing research in my program."

Setting Out for New York

In October 2023, Berry moved from Indianapolis to New York City. "My No. 1 passion in life is understanding human beings, why they do the things the way they do, why they think the way they do, which is why I love philosophy so much, but I don't think philosophy can stand alone. I picked psychology because it's more scientifically tested. You can see, you can test why people do things the way they do," she said.Using her Purdue Global psychology degree, background, and expertise, she assists in character and story development and analysis. Shortly after arriving in New York, she secured an agent and began building her network of contacts and resources in person and on social media. "I'm an extrovert, but I've had to become more extroverted. I've had to get better at communicating with people on social media because that's how people here communicate," she said. "Everything moves so fast. You have to keep up with people and keep the networking fields open because you never know when one thing will lead you to another thing."Berry feels supported by the community and network she has built. Her three roommates are all actors who support and cheer for those in the creative art space. Like many actors starting out, she has held several jobs, including a simulated patient, bartender, Pilates studio manager, and chess tutor for children.At one point, she became overwhelmed but learned to look at the city differently and ask for help from others. She's had several callbacks and is still submitting and applying for auditions. She's honing her craft with classes, workshops, and practices. "I've been told by a lot of people it's a numbers game. Everyone who moves to New York are the top best three people in their city; we're all here," Berry said. "It's about being in the right place at the right time, knowing the right people — a lot of work behind the scenes. The only thing you have control of is being prepared."