Bowl schedule for Thursday, December 26

The college football bowl schedule continues today, coming out of the Christmas break and heading into Boxing Day, with three games kicking off Thursday as a historic 2024 postseason continues.

That includes three matchups involving Power Four teams on the field, including a head-to-head matchup with Power schools.

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Here's what and how to watch the college football bowl schedule today.

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College football games today: Bowl schedule for December 26

All Eastern times and game lines are courtesy of FanDuel Sportsbook

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Pittsburgh vs…Toledo
Thursday December 26 | 2:00 PM | ESPN

Pittsburgh started the season way back at 7-0 and looked like an ACC title favorite, and by proxy a playoff hopeful, before ending with a nasty five-game losing streak.

Toledo also struggled in its last two outings but played well to start the season, including a dominant road win against SEC opponent Mississippi State.

Pitt has struggled with injuries at quarterback for much of the year, which could hinder the team's offensive performance in this game as well.

But the Rockets should have most of their starters on the field, including their quarterback and top two wide receivers.

According to the College Football Power Index computer prediction model, Pittsburgh has a 69.5 percent chance of winning the game outright against Toledo.

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Rutgers vs. Kansas State
Thursday December 26 | 5:30 PM | ESPN

Not long ago, Kansas State was in the conversation for the Big 12 championship, but losing three games in a four-game stretch all but ended those hopes.

Rutgers completed a winning season for the second straight year and is looking for its first consecutive postseason with a bowl victory since 2009.

Avery Johnson leads a Wildcats offense that should also have DJ Giddens on the field, and together they form college football's 16th-ranked rushing attack.

But the Scarlet Knights won't have star rusher Kyle Monangai on the field after he withdrew from the game to prepare for the NFL Draft.

According to the College Football Power Index computer prediction model, Kansas State has a 69 percent chance of beating Rutgers in the game.

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Bowling Green vs. Arkansas State
Thursday December 26 | 9:00 PM | ESPN

Bowling Green could have been in the MAC title picture if not for an ugly start with three losses in four early games and four losses in the first six games.

But it still has one of the best tight ends in the country, Harold Fannin, who has 100 grabs for 1,342 yards on the other end of quarterback Connor Bazelaks' passes.

Arkansas State has certainly been generous on defense, coming into bowl season ranking 112th out of 134 FBS teams in scoring, allowing teams to put an average of 33 points on the board.

And the Red Wolves scored just under 25 points per game offensively, ranking them 94th in the country, but they do have a powerful connection between quarterback Jaylen Raynor and wide receiver Corey Rucker.

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All Eastern times and game lines are courtesy of FanDuel Sportsbook

Penn State vs. Boise State
Tuesday December 31 | 7:30 PM | ESPN

Penn State made a statement in a loss to SMU at home in the first round, inspired by a defensive effort that yielded two interceptions for touchdowns.

Now, Broncos and Heisman finalist Ashton Jeanty awaits the Nittany Lions in the desert to test PSU's strong run-stop.

Line: Penn State -10.5

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Texas vs. Arizona State
Wednesday January 1 | 1:00 PM | ESPN

Quinn Ewers got off to a hot start and then the Longhorns run game took over, putting up two 100-yard rushers in a 38-24 win against Clemson at home in the first round.

That sets up a quarterfinal meeting with the Big 12 champion Sun Devils and tailback Cam Skattebo, who has 1,568 yards and 19 touchdowns on the ground this season.

Line: Texas -13.5

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Oregon vs. Ohio State
Wednesday January 1 | 5:00 PM | ESPN

The mood seemed grim in Columbus after the loss to Michigan, and then with the news that Tennessee fans were apparently about to take over the Horseshoe, but the Buckeyes made the statement of the weekend by being one of the SEC's best teams to beat.

That sets up a rematch with the Big Ten champion Ducks, who defeated OSU by one point in October and who boast one of college football's most efficient and dynamic offenses.

Line: Ohio State -2.5

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Georgia vs. Our Lady
Wednesday January 1 | 8:45 PM | ESPN

Notre Dame opened a big lead over Big Ten challenger Indiana in the first round, with Jeremiyah Love scoring a 98-yard touchdown, the longest score in College Football Playoff history, then leaned on the defense to lead the way .

And that defense could find an angle against a Georgia offense that will almost certainly be without starting quarterback Carson Beck as he considers surgery on his injured elbow, leaving inexperienced Gunner Stockton under center to face the Irish.

Line: Georgia -2.5

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