Archive · 1 Jan 2026
College Football Bowl Games on December 31
Today is a big day for college football with five exciting games.
The ReliaQuest Bowl has Vanderbilt and Iowa playing, with Vanderbilt's quarterback Diego Pavia facing Iowa's strong defense.
The Sun Bowl features Arizona State against Duke, with Duke looking stronger despite Arizona State's injuries.
The Citrus Bowl is between Texas and Michigan, both missing key players but with interesting quarterbacks.
The Las Vegas Bowl has Utah, with a new coach, against Nebraska, which has many injuries.
Finally, the Cotton Bowl is a big playoff game between Ohio State and Miami, with Ohio State's strong defense against Miami's running back and quarterback.
Five college football bowl games are scheduled for December 31, including the College Football Playoff quarterfinal.
The ReliaQuest Bowl features Vanderbilt and Iowa, with Vanderbilt's quarterback Diego Pavia facing Iowa's strong defense.
The Sun Bowl matches Arizona State against Duke, with Duke looking stronger despite Arizona State's injuries.
The Citrus Bowl is between Texas and Michigan, both missing key defenders but featuring notable quarterbacks.
The Cotton Bowl is a significant playoff game between Ohio State and Miami, highlighting Ohio State's strong defense against Miami's running back and quarterback.
- Who
- College football teams including Vanderbilt, Iowa, Arizona State, Duke, Texas, Michigan, Utah, Nebraska, Ohio State, and Miami.
- What
- A series of bowl games including the College Football Playoff quarterfinal.
- When
- December 31, 2024.
- Where
- Various locations including Tampa, El Paso, Orlando, Las Vegas, and Arlington.
- Why
- To conclude the 2024 college football season with exciting matchups and playoff implications.
Vanderbilt
Iowa
Quarterback vs. Defense
Vanderbilt
Vanderbilt's quarterback Diego Pavia will face Iowa's strong defense.
Iowa
Iowa's defense is known for its strength and will be a tough challenge for Pavia.
- ReliaQuest Bowl
- No. 12 Vanderbilt vs. Iowa, Noon ET, ESPN, Tampa, Fla.
- Sun Bowl
- Arizona State vs. Duke, 2 PM ET, CBS, El Paso, Texas
- Citrus Bowl
- No. 14 Texas vs. No. 17 Michigan, 3 PM ET, ABC, Orlando, Fla.
- Las Vegas Bowl
- No. 15 Utah vs. Nebraska, 3:30 PM ET, ESPN, Las Vegas, Nev.
- Cotton Bowl (CFP Quarterfinal)
- No. 2 Ohio State vs. No. 10 Miami, 7:30 PM ET, ESPN, Arlington, Texas
Sources
College Football Bowl Games, today, December 31: Full schedule, times, TV channels and previews
Diego Pavia eligibility 2026: Can Vanderbilt QB return for another season?
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