2024 Bowl Games: Schedule, College Football Playoff bracket, dates, kickoff times, NCAA top 25 rankings | CBS Sports
College Football’s Biggest Postseason Yet
The 2024-25 Bowl Season and College Football Playoff (CFP) schedule promises a thrilling postseason, breaking new ground with its first-ever 12-team playoff format. Revealed this past Sunday, the CFP bracket and bowl game matchups set the stage for a spectacle stretching from mid-December to late January. College football fans can expect an action-packed schedule featuring 82 teams competing across various bowls and playoffs, with the championship game capping the excitement on January 20 in Atlanta.
Mark your calendars because the playoffs kick off with first-round games on campus starting December 20. Heavy hitters like Oregon, Georgia, and Boise State are waiting in the wings for the winners of the initial matchups, while iconic venues like the Rose Bowl and Sugar Bowl will host the quarterfinals. For fans of underdog stories, teams like Clemson and SMU will have their shot to climb the bracket.
Beginning December 14, the bowl games offer plenty for fans to savor, ranging from tropical showdowns in the Bahamas and Hawai’i to the historic allure of Yankee Stadium’s Pinstripe Bowl. Whether the Pop-Tarts Bowl in Orlando or the Armed Forces Bowl in Fort Worth, each matchup promises unique storylines as teams close out their seasons in style.
The CFP’s expansion not only heightens competition but also shines a light on the sport’s intricate connections with business and marketing. From lucrative TV contracts and sponsorships to stadium branding and community impacts, the stakes extend far beyond the gridiron. Fans, investors, and universities alike have a vested interest in how the season plays out, making college football a major player in the broader economy.
So, as the teams take to the field and bowl season kicks into gear, it’s more than just touchdowns and tackles—it’s about legacy, opportunity, and the financial ecosystem surrounding America’s favorite Saturday pastime. Buckle up; this postseason is set to be unforgettable………
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