Sports fans can look forward to a light schedule on Christmas Eve, with only one game being played before a full slate of games on Christmas Day. The Hawaii Bowl between South Florida and San Jose State will kick off at 8 p.m. ET, giving college football aficionados something to watch on Christmas Eve. The Bulls, who finished 6-6 on the season, will be looking to win their second straight bowl game under head coach Alex Golesh. The Spartans, who finished 7-5 in Ken Niumatalolo’s first season, are on a three-game bowl losing streak and will be looking to snap that streak in this matchup.
While Christmas Eve will feature just one college bowl game, Christmas Day will be jam-packed with sports action. NBA games will tip off at noon ET, giving fans plenty to watch throughout the day. The NFL will also have a two-game menu on Christmas Day, with the Kansas City Chiefs facing the Pittsburgh Steelers at 1 p.m. ET and the Houston Texans hosting the Baltimore Ravens at 4:30 p.m. ET. This will mark the second straight year that the NFL has games on Christmas Day, providing even more excitement for football fans. Additionally, college football will return on December 26, and the NHL will be back in action on December 27, giving sports fans plenty to look forward to during the holiday season.
In the Hawaii Bowl, South Florida and San Jose State will face off in a matchup that features two teams with varying levels of recent success in bowl games. The Bulls have won their last bowl game, the Boca Raton Bowl over Syracuse, while the Spartans are on a three-game bowl losing streak, having lost the Hawaii Bowl last season, the Famous Idaho Potato Bowl in 2022, and the Arizona Bowl in 2020. San Jose State has not won a bowl game since the 2015 Cure Bowl under Ron Caragher, making this matchup an important one for both teams looking to end their respective streaks.
One notable absence from the upcoming College Football Playoff game is the Texas football mascot Bevo, who has been barred from the sidelines by organizers. Bevo, the beloved Longhorns mascot, will not be allowed to attend the game due to rules put in place by the College Football Playoff organizers. This decision has sparked some controversy among fans, but organizers have stood firm in their decision to exclude Bevo from the sidelines of the upcoming game.
Overall, Christmas Eve and Christmas Day will provide sports fans with plenty of action to enjoy during the holiday season. From college football bowl games to NBA and NFL matchups, there will be no shortage of entertainment for fans to watch. Whether you’re a fan of college football, basketball, or football, there will be something for everyone to enjoy during the holiday season. So sit back, relax, and enjoy the games as you celebrate Christmas with family and friends.
