The 2024-25 college football bowl season is officially underway, with an exciting lineup of games set to keep fans on the edge of their seats. As the regular season wraps up and conference champions are crowned, the focus now shifts to the intense postseason matchups that will grace our television screens this holiday season. This year marks a historic moment in college football history, as the inaugural season of the 12-team College Football Playoff era kicks off, bringing a whole new level of excitement and competition to the field.
In a surprising turn of events, Georgia, fresh off a victory in the SEC Championship Game, secured the No. 2 seed in the playoff rankings. Joining them are Mountain West champion Boise State and Big 12 champion Arizona State, rounding out the top four seeds. The new 12-team format ensures that all conference title holders receive first-round byes, setting the stage for some intense matchups in the coming weeks.
One of the most anticipated first-round games will see Clemson, the lone Power Four champion not to receive a bye, face off against Texas in a high-stakes showdown. With Ohio State hosting Tennessee, Penn State taking on SMU, and Notre Dame squaring off against Indiana, fans can expect nothing short of thrilling action as the postseason unfolds.
As the playoff picture begins to take shape, quarterfinal and semifinal games will be held at traditional New Year’s Six bowl sites, including the Rose Bowl, Sugar Bowl, Fiesta Bowl, and Peach Bowl. The Orange Bowl will host the winners from the Georgia-Boise State side of the bracket, while the Cotton Bowl awaits the teams emerging from the Oregon-Arizona State side.
In addition to the playoff games, a host of other bowl games will be taking place across the country, offering fans even more opportunities to catch their favorite teams in action. From the Bahamas Bowl to the Duke’s Mayo Bowl, there is no shortage of exciting matchups to look forward to this bowl season.
So, grab your jerseys, stock up on snacks, and get ready for a wild ride as the 2024-25 college football bowl season unfolds. With a mix of traditional matchups and new playoff excitement, this season is sure to be one for the history books.