College football schedule today: Time, TV, odds for all New Year's Eve bowl games

College football schedule today: Time, TV, odds for all New Year’s Eve bowl games

Posted by Admin December 31, 2024 Football

Spread the love

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.

Watch college football bowl games with Fubo FREE trial

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

***

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

***

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

***

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

***

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.”

We occasionally recommend interesting products and services. If you make a purchase by clicking one of the links, we may earn an affiliate fee. USA TODAY Network newsrooms operate independently, and this doesn’t influence our coverage.