College football schedule today: Time, TV, odds for all New Year’s Eve bowl games
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With five college football bowl games sprinkled through the day, this New Year’s Eve was made for diehard fans.
The action begins at noon ET with the ReliaQuest Bowl, which pits No. 11 Alabama against defending champion Michigan. Three more bowls fill the afternoon, including a battle between No. 14 South Carolina and No. 21 Illinois in the Citrus Bowl, before the first College Football Playoff quarterfinal kicks off on prime time. No. 5 Penn State, which handled SMU in the first round, will take on No. 8 Boise State in the Fiesta Bowl.
It’s a day worth leaving that TV on. Here’s everything to know about the five college football games on New Year’s Eve.
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How to watch Alabama vs. Michigan in ReliaQuest Bowl
- Date: Tuesday, Dec. 31
- Time: Noon ET
- TV: ESPN
- Stream: Fubo
- Where: Raymond James Stadium (Tampa, Florida)
ReliaQuest Bowl odds, lines: Alabama vs. Michigan
The Alabama Crimson Tide are favorites to defeat the Michigan Wolverines, according to the BetMGM college football odds.
- Spread: Alabama (-16.5)
- Moneylines: Alabama (-900); Michigan (+600)
- Over/under: 45.5
ReliaQuest Bowl predictions: Alabama vs. Michigan
USA TODAY: Alabama is unanimous pick
- Scooby Axson: Alabama
- Jordan Mendoza: Alabama
- Paul Myerberg: Alabama
- Erick Smith: Alabama
- Eddie Timanus: Alabama
- Dan Wolken: Alabama
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How to watch Louisville vs. Washington in the Sun Bowl
- Date: Tuesday, Dec. 31
- Time: 2 p.m. ET
- TV: CBS
- Stream: Fubo
- Where: Sun Bowl (El Paso, Texas)
Sun Bowl odds, lines: Louisville vs. Washington
The Washington Huskies are favorites to defeat the Louisville Cardinals, according to the BetMGM college football odds.
- Spread: Washington (-1.5)
- Moneylines: Louisville (+100); Washington (-120)
- Over/under: 50.5
Sun Bowl predictions: Louisville vs. Washington
USA TODAY Sports: Majority pick Louisville
- Scooby Axson: Louisville
- Jordan Mendoza: Louisville
- Paul Myerberg: Washington
- Erick Smith: Louisville
- Eddie Timanus: Louisville
- Dan Wolken: Washington
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How to watch South Carolina vs. Illinois in the Citrus Bowl
- Date: Tuesday, Dec. 31
- Time: 3 p.m. ET
- TV: ABC
- Stream: Fubo
- Where: Camping World Stadium (Orlando, Florida)
Citrus Bowl odds, lines: South Carolina vs. Illinois
The South Carolina Gamecocks are favorites to defeat the Illinois Fighting Illini, according to the BetMGM college football odds.
- Spread: South Carolina (-8.5)
- Moneylines: South Carolina (-350); Illinois (+310)
- Over/under: 49.5
Citrus Bowl predictions: South Carolina vs. Illinois
USA TODAY: South Carolina is unanimous pick
- Scooby Axson: South Carolina
- Jordan Mendoza: South Carolina
- Paul Myerberg: South Carolina
- Erick Smith: South Carolina
- Eddie Timanus: South Carolina
- Dan Wolken: South Carolina
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How to watch Baylor vs. LSU in the Texas Bowl
- Date: Tuesday, Dec. 31
- Time: 3:30 p.m. ET
- TV: ESPN
- Stream: Fubo
- Where: NRG Stadium (Houston)
Texas Bowl odds, lines: Baylor vs. LSU
The Baylor Bears are favorites to defeat the LSU Tigers, according to the BetMGM college football odds.
- Spread: Baylor (-3.5)
- Moneylines: Baylor (-165); LSU (+140)
- Over/under: 62.5
Texas Bowl predictions: Baylor vs. LSU
USA TODAY: LSU is unanimous pick
- Scooby Axson: LSU
- Jordan Mendoza: LSU
- Paul Myerberg: LSU
- Erick Smith: LSU
- Eddie Timanus: LSU
- Dan Wolken: LSU
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How to watch Penn State vs. Boise State in Fiesta Bowl
- Date: Tuesday, Dec. 31
- Time: 7:30 p.m. ET
- TV: ESPN
- Stream: Fubo
- Where: State Farm Stadium (Glendale, Arizona)
Fiesta Bowl odds, lines: Penn State vs. Boise State
The Penn State Nittany Lions are favorites to defeat the Boise State Broncos, according to the BetMGM college football odds.
- Spread: Penn State (-11)
- Moneylines: Penn State (-450); Boise State (+350)
- Over/under: 54.5
Fiesta Bowl predictions: Penn State vs. Boise State
USA TODAY: No. 5 Penn State over No. 8 Boise State
Paul Myerberg writes: “Boise State running back Ashton Jeanty will enter the quarterfinals 131 yards shy of Barry Sanders’ single-season record of 2,628 rushing yards. He’ll face a brick wall in Penn State, which ranks ninth in yards allowed on the ground per game and third in rushing touchdowns allowed. Any chance the Broncos have of advancing to the semifinals demands another big game from Jeanty, and it’s hard to say for certain he’ll find creases against the Nittany Lions’ front. If Penn State can slow him down, that would put all the pressure Boise State quarterback Maddux Madden and his receivers to execute at a level not been seen this season.”
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