The college football bowl season is in full swing, delivering thrilling matchups and standout performances between December 25 and December 28, 2024. Here’s a recap of the recent games, highlighting the winners and losers:
December 27, 2024
- Holiday Bowl: Syracuse Orange triumphed over Washington State Cougars with a 52-35 victory. Quarterback Kyle McCord led Syracuse’s offense, throwing for 453 yards and five touchdowns, setting new ACC and program records. Running back LeQuint Allen contributed significantly with 120 rushing yards and two touchdowns.
- Birmingham Bowl: Vanderbilt Commodores defeated Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets 35-27. Vanderbilt’s quarterback, Diego Pavia, was instrumental, contributing five touchdowns and 244 yards. Georgia Tech’s Haynes King threw for 204 yards and three touchdowns in the loss.
December 28, 2024
- Fenway Bowl: UConn Huskies secured a 27-14 win against the North Carolina Tar Heels.
- Pinstripe Bowl: Nebraska Cornhuskers edged out Boston College Eagles with a 20-15 victory, marking Nebraska’s return to bowl success after several years.
- New Mexico Bowl: TCU Horned Frogs dominated the Louisiana Ragin’ Cajuns, winning 34-3. Quarterback Josh Hoover threw for 252 yards, breaking TCU’s single-season passing record with a total of 3,949 yards. The Horned Frogs’ defense showcased an exceptional performance, limiting Louisiana to a single scoring opportunity and bonly 95 passing yards.
- Pop-Tarts Bowl: Iowa State Cyclones narrowly defeated Miami Hurricanes 42-41 in a high-scoring thriller.
- Arizona Bowl: Miami RedHawks (Ohio) overwhelmed Colorado State Rams with a 43-17 victory. The game was highlighted by rapper Snoop Dogg’s energetic participation, including a memorable halftime performance, adding a unique flair to the event.
- Military Bowl: East Carolina Pirates secured a 26-21 win over the NC State Wolfpack.
These games have set the stage for the upcoming New Year’s matchups, with teams striving to end their seasons on a high note. Fans can look forward to more exciting bowl games as the season progresses.