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2024 Black Friday college football schedule: games, time, TV, how to watch and stream
After a Turkey Day diet of NFL football, the NCAA has some Black Friday weekend games to keep an eye on, including the Iron Bowl and Egg Bowl.
Thanksgiving weekend in 2024 serves up a feast of college football, kicking off with games on Turkey Day and stretching through Black Friday into a jam-packed Saturday. Rivalry week comes alive with some of the most intense matchups of the season, offering fans a mix of historic showdowns and high-stakes battles. Whether you’re rooting for the big-name programs or following under-the-radar teams, this weekend delivers nonstop action across the nation.
The schedule opens on Thanksgiving with Tulane hosting Memphis, a clash that promises to set the tone for the weekend. Black Friday ramps up with games spread throughout the day, featuring conference rivalries and playoff implications. The action reaches a crescendo on Saturday, highlighted by marquee games like the Iron Bowl and the Ohio State-Michigan clash, all set against the backdrop of the season’s closing weeks.
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Thanksgiving Night: Tulane Hosts Memphis
Thanksgiving brings an American Athletic Conference showdown as Tulane takes on Memphis at 7:30 p.m. ET on ESPN. This game could have serious implications for the AAC Championship race, with Tulane having built a reputation as a dominant force in recent years. Playing in front of a passionate New Orleans crowd, Tulane will look to cap its regular season with a statement win. Memphis, meanwhile, aims to pull off an upset and cement its postseason positioning.
Black Friday: Mississippi State vs. Ole Miss
The annual Egg Bowl between Mississippi State and Ole Miss is a staple of Thanksgiving week. Set for 3:30 PM ET on ABC, this matchup often transcends records and rankings, fueled by in-state bragging rights and deep-seated rivalries. Ole Miss enters with a strong offense, while Mississippi State’s defense will look to play spoiler in a game that rarely lacks drama.
Black Friday: Full Game Schedule
On Friday, college football takes the spotlight, with these matchups to watch (all times Eastern):
- Navy at East Carolina – 12:00 PM, ESPN
- Ball State at Ohio – 12:00 PM, CBSSN
- Miami (OH) at Bowling Green – 12:00 PM, ESPNU
- Minnesota at Wisconsin – 12:00 PM, CBS
- Oklahoma State at Colorado – 12:00 PM, ABC
- Oregon State at Boise State – 12:00 PM, FOX
- Liberty at Sam Houston – 3:30 PM, CBSSN
- Texas State at South Alabama – 3:30 PM, ESPN+
- Mississippi State at Ole Miss – 3:30 PM, ABC
- Utah State at Colorado State – 3:30 PM, FS1
- Stanford at San Jose State – 4:00 PM, CBS
- Georgia Tech at Georgia – 7:30 PM, ABC
- Nebraska at Iowa – 7:30 PM, NBC
- Utah at UCF – 8:00 PM, FOX
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Saturday: Rivalry and Playoff Implications
Saturday’s games feature legendary rivalries and high-stakes showdowns, with notable matchups including the Iron Bowl and The Game.
Iron Bowl: Auburn vs. Alabama
This year’s Iron Bowl pits Auburn against Alabama in one of the sport’s most iconic rivalries. Alabama’s playoff hopes hang in the balance, while Auburn aims to upset their bitter rivals. Kickoff is set for 3:30 PM ET on ABC, with the stakes as high as ever for both teams.
Here’s the full schedule (all times Eastern):
- Louisville at Kentucky – 12:00 PM, SECN
- South Carolina at Clemson – 12:00 PM, ESPN
- Tennessee at Vanderbilt – 12:00 PM, ABC
- Illinois vs. Northwestern – 12:00 PM, BTN
- Michigan at Ohio State – 12:00 PM, FOX
- North Texas at Temple – 12:00 PM, ESPN+
- UTSA at Army – 12:00 PM, CBSSN
- UConn at UMass – 12:00 PM, ESPN+
- Miami at Syracuse – 3:30 PM, ESPN
- California at SMU – 3:30 PM, ESPN2
- NC State at North Carolina – 3:30 PM, ACCN
- Fresno State at UCLA – 3:30 PM, BTN
- Maryland at Penn State – 3:30 PM, BTN
- Rutgers at Michigan State – 3:30 PM, FS1
- Notre Dame at USC – 3:30 PM, CBS
- Auburn at Alabama – 3:30 PM, ABC
- Arkansas at Missouri – 3:30 PM, SECN
- UAB at Charlotte – 3:30 PM, ESPN+
- Florida Atlantic at Tulsa – 3:30 PM, ESPN+
- Wyoming at Washington State – 6:30 PM, The CW
- Purdue at Indiana – 7:00 PM, FS1
- Florida at Florida State – 7:00 PM, ESPN2
- Oklahoma at LSU – 7:00 PM, ESPN
- App State at Georgia Southern – 6:00 PM, ESPN+
- Marshall at James Madison – 8:00 PM, ESPNU
- Texas at Texas A&M – 7:30 PM, ABC
- Kansas State at Iowa State – 7:30 PM, FOX
- Washington at Oregon – 7:30 PM, NBC
- Houston at BYU – 10:15 PM, ESPN
- Air Force at San Diego State – 10:30 PM, FS1
- New Mexico at Hawaii – 11:00 PM, Spectrum PPV
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With dozens of games, this weekend serves as a celebration of college football’s tradition, rivalries, and drama. No matter your preference, there’s a matchup that promises excitement. Catch the action live on your favorite network or streaming platform.
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