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College football bowl games: Who plays today Monday January 1? | Teams, times and matchups
Monday Night Football today is served up as double bill in the shape of the final four-team College Football Playoffs.
The New Year serves up a treat for NCAA football fans with a double bill on Monday night as the Rose Bowl game in Pasadena is followed by the Sugar Bowl action live from New Orleans.
Alabama Crimson Tide, Michigan Wolverines, Washington Huskies and Texas Longhorns are the four sides in action in looking for a place in the 8 January final which will be staged at the NRG Stadium in Houston (Texas).
Rose Bowl: Michigan Wolverines (1) vs Alabama Crimson Tide (4)
The Rose Bowl is the first offering as No. 1 team Michigan Wolverines face No. 4 seed Alabama Crimson Tide with kick-off scheduled for 5 pm ET/2 pm PT.
The Crimson Tide got to this stage of the competition after defeating Georgia in the SEC Championship Game, and they will now take on the undefeated Wolverines, who have looked rock-solid so far, with solid wins against teams like Penn State and Ohio State.
What time does Alabama vs Michigan start?
The 2023 Rose Bowl is to be played on Monday 1 January 2023 at the Rose Bowl Stadium in Pasadena, California, with kick-off scheduled for 5 p.m. ET/2 p.m. PT.
Sugar Bowl: Washington Huskies (2) vs Texas Longhorns (3)
There’s no let-up to the thrilling NCAA action after Alabama vs Michigan, as the Texas Longhorns and the Washington Huskies are set to meet in the second College Football Playoff semifinal on New Year’s Day, in the Sugar Bowl.
The unbeaten Huskies have been one of the most solid teams in the whole tournament, with a 12-0 regular season record, and have been one of the most efficient offenses in the country this term. The Longhorns, meanwhile, have a great defensive line and a notable passing attack. They have kept head coach Steve Sarkisian for the last three years, and the team hasn’t stopped improving since then, so they will fancy their chances against Washington.
What time does Texas vs Washington start?
The 2023 Sugar Bowl is to be played on Monday 1 January 2023 at at Caesars Superdome, in New Orleans, with kick-off scheduled for 8:45 p.m. ET/5:45 p.m. PT.