The college football bowl season is in full swing, featuring four exciting matchups on Dec. 27th. These games showcase top-ranked teams looking to end their season on a high note, as well as teams dealing with coaching changes and player shifts. Let’s take a closer look at today’s schedule, with a focus on the ACC and Big 12 conferences.
Military Bowl: No. 24 Tulane vs. Virginia Tech, 2 p.m., ESPN
The Green Wave, despite missing key players and coaches, will take on Virginia Tech in a compelling match. Quarterback Michael Pratt will be absent, but running back Makhi Hughes is expected to step up for Tulane. Virginia Tech will rely on QB Kyron Drones and RB Bhayshul Tuten to lead their offense.
Duke’s Mayo Bowl: North Carolina vs. West Virginia, 5:30 pm., ESPN
North Carolina and West Virginia, both with 8-4 records, are set to face off in Charlotte. West Virginia’s strong running game will pose a challenge to North Carolina, who will be without QB Drake Maye and WR Tez Walker. UNC’s offense will be in the hands of Conner Harrell for this game.
Holiday Bowl: No. 15 Louisville vs. Southern California, 8 p.m., Fox
Louisville and USC will take the field in what could be an exciting game. With key players opting out, such as QB Caleb Williams for USC and RB Jawhar Jordan for Louisville, it will be interesting to see how the teams adjust. USC will rely on QB Miller Moss, while Louisville’s QB Jack Plummer will lead the charge.
Texas Bowl: No. 21 Oklahoma State vs. Texas A&M, 9 p.m., ESPN
These two teams, once familiar foes as Big-12 opponents, will meet again in the Texas Bowl. Texas A&M, amidst staff and roster changes, will look to QB Jaylen Henderson to lead the offense. Oklahoma State, on the other hand, will count on QB Alan Bowman and standout RB Ollie Gordon.
As we anticipate these matchups, the stage is set for an exciting day of college football bowl games. It will be interesting to see how teams adapt to the absence of key players and coaches, and how rising stars will step up in their place. Stay tuned for what promises to be a thrilling day of college football action!
