When Do College Football Bowl Games Get Announced? What Bowl Game Will Tennessee, Oklahoma, Penn State Play In?

College Football Bowl Games matchups will be revealed on December 3rd on ESPN. 43 bowl games include the Playoff Semifinals. The season concludes January 8th.

by Ayisha

Updated Nov 30, 2023

When Do College Football Bowl Games Get Announced? What Bowl Game Will Tennessee, Oklahoma, Penn State Play In?
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When Do College Football Bowl Games Get Announced? 

The exciting matchups for the upcoming College Football Bowl Games will be revealed on Sunday, December 3rd. This announcement follows the conclusion of the regular season and conference championship games. On this day, ESPN will be the go-to channel for fans eagerly awaiting to know which teams will face off in the 43 bowl games, including the highly anticipated College Football Playoff Semifinals.

As the college football season winds down, the anticipation builds up for the announcement, setting the stage for an action-packed bowl season that kicks off on December 16th and culminates with the 2024 College Football Playoff National Championship on January 8th at NRG Stadium in Houston.

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What Bowl Game Will Tennessee, Oklahoma, Penn State Play In?

The bowl game matchups and projections indicate the participating teams and their respective conferences, but the exact bowl assignments for these three teams are not specified. The next match for Tennessee will happen on December 29, 2023, against North Carolina, then the match for Oklahoma will take place on December 28, 2023, against Arizona and Penn State will play against Missouri on December 30, 2023.

2023 – 24 NCAA Football Bowl Games

The 2023–24 NCAA football bowl games are an exciting series of college football matchups set to round off the 2023 NCAA Division I FBS football season. Starting in mid-December, teams will engage in competitive games that will culminate in the grand finale—the 2024 College Football Playoff National Championship on January 8, 2024.

The bowl games are spread across various locations in the United States, including prominent venues like Cotton, Peach, Orange, Fiesta, Rose, and Sugar Bowls, each playing a crucial role in determining the national champion. At the heart of the postseason action is the College Football Playoff system, a method to crown the national champion in Division I FBS college football. An expert committee evaluates and ranks the top 25 teams in the nation over the final seven weeks of the regular season.

The top four teams in the committee's final ranking enter a single-elimination semifinal round, with the victors progressing to the National Championship game. For the 2023 season, the Rose Bowl and the Sugar Bowl serve as the semifinal battlegrounds, taking place on January 1, 2024. The winners of these matchups will earn the coveted spots in the 2024 College Football Playoff National Championship, a highly anticipated event scheduled for January 8, 2024, at the NRG Stadium in Houston, Texas.

Complete College Football Bowl Schedule

Date

Bowl Name

Teams

Venue

Time

Broadcast

Saturday, Dec. 16

Myrtle Beach Bowl

C-USA/MAC/Sun Belt

Brooks Stadium (Conway, SC)

11 a.m.

ESPN and the ESPN App

Cricket Celebration Bowl

MEAC vs. SWAC

Mercedes-Benz Stadium (Atlanta)

Noon

ABC and the ESPN App

R+L Carriers New Orleans Bowl

C-USA vs. Sun Belt

Caesars Superdome (New Orleans)

2:15 p.m.

ESPN and the ESPN App

Avocados From Mexico Cure Bowl

Sun Belt/AAC/C-USA/MAC

FBC Mortgage Stadium (Orlando, FL)

3:30 p.m.

ABC and the ESPN App

Isleta New Mexico Bowl

MWC vs. C-USA/AAC/Sun Belt/MAC

University Stadium (Albuquerque, NM)

5:45 p.m.

ESPN and the ESPN App

LA Bowl

MWC vs. Pac-12

SoFi Stadium (Inglewood, CA)

7:30 p.m.

ABC and the ESPN App

Radiance Technologies Independence Bowl

Big 12 vs. Pac-12

Independence Stadium (Shreveport, LA)

9:15 p.m.

ESPN and the ESPN App

Monday, Dec. 18

Famous Toastery Bowl

C-USA vs. MAC

Jerry Richardson Stadium (Charlotte, NC)

2:30 p.m.

ESPN and the ESPN App

Tuesday, Dec. 19

Scooter's Coffee Frisco Bowl

AAC vs. TBD

Toyota Stadium (Frisco, TX)

9 p.m.

ESPN and the ESPN App

Thursday, Dec. 21

RoofClaim.com Boca Raton Bowl

AAC/C-USA/MAC/MWC/Sun Belt

FAU Stadium (Boca Raton, FL)

8 p.m.

ESPN and the ESPN App

Friday, Dec. 22

Union Home Mortgage Gasparilla Bowl

AAC/ACC/SEC

Raymond James Stadium (Tampa, FL)

6:30 p.m.

ESPN and the ESPN App

Saturday, Dec. 23

Birmingham Bowl

AAC/ACC/SEC

Protective Stadium (Birmingham, AL)

Noon

ABC and the ESPN App

Camellia Bowl

Sun Belt vs. MAC

Cramton Bowl (Montgomery, AL)

Noon

ESPN and the ESPN App

Lockheed Martin Armed Forces Bowl

AAC vs. C-USA

Amon G. Carter Stadium (Fort Worth, TX)

3:30 p.m.

ABC and the ESPN App

Famous Idaho Potato Bowl

MAC vs. MWC

Albertsons Stadium (Boise, ID)

3:30 p.m.

ESPN and the ESPN App

68 Ventures Bowl

MAC vs. Sun Belt

Hancock Whitney Stadium (Mobile, AL)

7 p.m.

ESPN and the ESPN App

SRS Distribution Las Vegas Bowl

Big Ten vs. Pac-12

Allegiant Stadium (Las Vegas)

7:30 p.m.

ABC and the ESPN App

EasyPost Hawai'i Bowl

AAC/C-USA vs. MWC

Clarence T.C. Ching Athletics Complex (Honolulu)

10:30 p.m.

ESPN and the ESPN App

Tuesday, Dec. 26

Quick Lane Bowl

MAC vs. Big Ten

Ford Field (Detroit)

2 p.m.

ESPN and the ESPN App

SERVPRO First Responder Bowl

AAC/ACC/Big 12/C-USA

Gerald J. Ford Stadium (Dallas)

5:30 p.m.

ESPN and the ESPN App

Guaranteed Rate Bowl

Big 12 vs. Big Ten

Chase Field (Phoenix)

9 p.m.

ESPN and the ESPN App

Wednesday, Dec. 27

Military Bowl presented by GoBowling.com

AAC vs. ACC

Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium (Annapolis, MD)

2 p.m.

ESPN and the ESPN App

Duke's Mayo Bowl

ACC vs. SEC

Bank of America Stadium (Charlotte, NC)

5:30 p.m.

ESPN and the ESPN App

DirecTV Holiday Bowl

Pac-12 vs. ACC

Petco Park (San Diego)

8 p.m.

Fox

TaxAct Texas Bowl

Big 12 vs. SEC

NRG Stadium (Houston)

9 p.m.

ESPN and the ESPN App

Thursday, Dec. 28

Wasabi Fenway Bowl

AAC vs. ACC

Fenway Park (Boston)

11 a.m.

ESPN and the ESPN App

Bad Boy Mowers Pinstripe Bowl

ACC vs. Big Ten

Yankee Stadium (New York)

2:15 p.m.

ESPN and the ESPN App

Pop-Tarts Bowl

ACC vs. Big 12

Camping World Stadium (Orlando, FL)

5:45 p.m.

ESPN and the ESPN App

Valero Alamo Bowl

Big 12 vs. Pac-12

Alamodome (San Antonio)

9:15 p.m.

ESPN and the ESPN App

Friday, Dec. 29

TaxSlayer Gator Bowl

ACC vs. SEC

EverBank Stadium (Jacksonville, FL)

Noon

ESPN and the ESPN App

Tony the Tiger Sun Bowl

ACC vs. Pac-12

Sun Bowl Stadium (El Paso, TX)

2 p.m.

CBS

AutoZone Liberty Bowl

Big 12 vs. SEC

Simmons Bank Liberty Stadium (Memphis, TN)

3:30 p.m.

ESPN and the ESPN App

Saturday, Dec. 30

TransPerfect Music City Bowl

Big Ten vs. SEC

Nissan Stadium (Nashville, TN)

2 p.m.

ABC and the ESPN App

Barstool Sports Arizona Bowl

MAC vs. MWC

Arizona Stadium (Tucson, AZ)

4:30 p.m.

TBA

Monday, Jan. 1

ReliaQuest Bowl

SEC vs. Big Ten/ACC

Raymond James Stadium (Tampa, FL)

Noon

ESPN2 and the ESPN App

Cheez-It Citrus Bowl

Big Ten vs. SEC

Camping World Stadium (Orlando, FL)

1 p.m.

ABC and the ESPN App

Bowl Games 2023 - 24 Predictions

As we approach Week 14 of the college football season, the anticipation for the Bowl Games is building. With the conference championships happening soon, the focus is on the top four teams aiming for a shot at the National Championship. Here's a look at the predictions for the New Year's Six Bowl Games:

Rose Bowl (CFB Semifinal):

  • Matchup: Michigan Wolverines vs. Oregon Ducks
  • Scenario: If Oregon wins against Washington, they're expected to be in the College Football Playoff. Michigan, as a 23-point favorite against the Iowa Hawkeyes, could secure their spot in the CFB Semifinal in the Rose Bowl against Oregon.

Sugar Bowl (CFB Semifinal):

  • Matchup: Georgia Bulldogs vs. Florida State Seminoles
  • Scenario: Projected to defeat Alabama in the SEC Championship, Georgia is likely to face Florida State, who is expected to win the ACC Championship. Although Georgia seems dominant, an undefeated record could earn Florida State a spot in the playoff.

Cotton Bowl:

  • Matchup: Missouri Tigers vs. Texas Longhorns
  • Scenario: Missouri's impressive season, especially after dominating against Arkansas, could land them in a New Year's Six Bowl. Texas, with a chance at the College Football Playoff, would play in the Cotton Bowl with a win against Oklahoma State and specific outcomes in other games.

Peach Bowl:

  • Matchup: Alabama Crimson Tide vs. Tulane Green Wave
  • Scenario: If Alabama defeats Georgia, they might enter the College Football Playoff. However, the chance of a win is slimmer. Tulane, representing a non-Power 5 team, is likely to secure a spot in the Peach Bowl despite the tough competition against Alabama.

Orange Bowl:

  • Matchup: Louisville Cardinals vs. Ohio State Buckeyes
  • Scenario: Ohio State, downgraded after a loss to Michigan, is expected to land in the Orange Bowl. Facing the Louisville Cardinals, who are likely to fall short in the ACC Championship, Ohio State aims to showcase their strength in this bowl game.

Fiesta Bowl:

  • Matchup: Washington Huskies vs. Ole Miss Rebels
  • Scenario: If Oregon wins on Friday night, Washington would end up in the Fiesta Bowl with one loss. The final spot in the Fiesta Bowl could be a competition between Ole Miss, Penn State, and Oklahoma. Ole Miss, with notable wins and limited losses, is predicted to secure the last spot in the New Year's Six Bowls.
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When Will College Football Bowl Games Be Announced? - FAQs

1. When will the matchups for the College Football Bowl Games be announced?  

The matchups will be revealed on Sunday, December 3rd, following the conclusion of the regular season and conference championship games.

2. How many bowl games are there in the 2023–24 NCAA football season?

There are 43 bowl games, including the College Football Playoff Semifinals and the National Championship game.

3. When does the College Football Bowl season begin?

The bowl season kicks off on December 16th, featuring exciting matchups leading up to the National Championship on January 8, 2024.

4. Where will the 2024 College Football Playoff National Championship take place?

The championship game is scheduled to be held at NRG Stadium in Houston on January 8, 2024.

5. Which channel will announce the bowl game matchups on December 3rd?

ESPN will be the primary channel for the announcement of the College Football Bowl Games matchups.