The Saturday after Christmas is the busiest day of college football bowl season, with eight games in total.
Bowl game schedule today: Breaking down the eight college football bowl games on Dec. 28
The final Saturday of the calendar year is full of college football bowl games. Breaking down all eight matchups and why you should watch each of them.
Davante Adams caught Aaron Rodgers’ 200th and 400th TDs, hopes to get his 500th on Sunday
As a rookie with the Packers in 2014, Davante Adams caught his first touchdown pass — which happened to be the 200th touchdown pass of Aaron Rodgers' career.
Blanton leads Eastern Kentucky against Louisville after 36-point game
Eastern Kentucky Colonels (6-6) at Louisville Cardinals (7-5, 1-1 ACC) Louisville, Kentucky; Saturday, 12 p.m. EST BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Cardinals -19.5; over/under is 155.5 BOTTOM LINE: Eastern Kentucky visits Louisville after Devontae Blanton scored 36 points in Eastern Kentucky's 91-80 loss to the Jacksonville State Gamecocks. The Cardinals have gone 4-3 in home games.
Robert Morris hosts Northern Kentucky following Robinson’s 20-point showing
Northern Kentucky Norse (7-6, 2-0 Horizon League) at Robert Morris Colonials (8-5, 0-2 Horizon League) Moon Township, Pennsylvania; Sunday, 2 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Northern Kentucky faces Robert Morris after Trey Robinson scored 20 points in Northern Kentucky's 58-47 win over the South Carolina State Bulldogs. The Colonials have gone 7-1 at home.
Evansville hosts Missouri State following White’s 26-point game
Missouri State Bears (7-5, 0-1 MVC) at Evansville Purple Aces (3-9, 0-1 MVC) Evansville, Indiana; Sunday, 4 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Missouri State visits Evansville after Dez White scored 26 points in Missouri State's 68-56 win over the UCSB Gauchos. The Purple Aces have gone 3-3 in home games.
Boston College hosts Fairleigh Dickinson after Hand’s 22-point game
Fairleigh Dickinson Knights (4-10) at Boston College Eagles (7-5, 0-2 ACC) Boston; Saturday, 4 p.m. EST BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Eagles -14.5; over/under is 151 BOTTOM LINE: Boston College hosts Fairleigh Dickinson after Donald Hand Jr. scored 22 points in Boston College's 103-77 loss to the SMU Mustangs. The Eagles have gone 4-3 in home games.
Nnadozie and Coppin State host Georgetown
Coppin State Eagles (1-12) at Georgetown Hoyas (10-2, 2-0 Big East) Washington; Saturday, 12 p.m. EST BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Hoyas -28.5; over/under is 136.5 BOTTOM LINE: Coppin State visits Georgetown after Toby Nnadozie scored 20 points in Coppin State's 68-60 victory over the Navy Midshipmen. The Hoyas are 8-1 in home games.
No. 22 UCLA Bruins and the No. 14 Gonzaga Bulldogs square off in Inglewood, California
Gonzaga Bulldogs (9-3) vs. UCLA Bruins (10-2, 2-0 Big Ten) Inglewood, California; Saturday, 4 p.m. EST BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Bulldogs -4; over/under is 148.5 BOTTOM LINE: No. UCLA squares off against No.
Howard visits Bristol and Hampton
Howard Bison (5-7) at Hampton Pirates (7-5, 1-0 CAA) Hampton, Virginia; Saturday, 4 p.m. EST BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Pirates -4.5; over/under is 144.5 BOTTOM LINE: Hampton plays Howard after Wayne Bristol Jr. scored 21 points in Hampton's 76-68 win against the Loyola (MD) Greyhounds. The Pirates are 4-1 in home games.
Iona hosts Harvard after Reaves’ 20-point game
Harvard Crimson (3-8) at Iona Gaels (4-8, 1-1 MAAC) New Rochelle, New York; Sunday, 1 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Iona takes on Harvard after Dejour Reaves scored 20 points in Iona's 79-73 victory over the Colgate Raiders. The Gaels are 2-2 on their home court.
Patterson leads Northwestern State against Texas
The Longhorns have gone 7-1 at home. Texas averages 85.1 points and has outscored opponents by 22.3 points per game. The Demons have gone 2-5 away from home.
Austin leads Portland against Washington State after 20-point showing
Washington State Cougars (10-3) at Portland Pilots (5-8) Portland, Oregon; Saturday, 8 p.m. EST BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Cougars -13; over/under is 153 BOTTOM LINE: Portland hosts Washington State after Chris Austin scored 20 points in Portland's 74-64 win over the Lafayette Leopards. The Pilots have gone 4-3 in home games.
Dibba and Southern Illinois host Northern Iowa
Southern Illinois Salukis (5-7, 0-1 MVC) at Northern Iowa Panthers (7-5, 1-0 MVC) Cedar Falls, Iowa; Sunday, 2 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Southern Illinois visits Northern Iowa after Ali Abdou Dibba scored 27 points in Southern Illinois' 94-81 loss to the High Point Panthers. The Panthers are 6-1 on their home court.
Eastern Michigan takes on Davidson following Nelson’s 27-point performance
Eastern Michigan Eagles (6-5) at Davidson Wildcats (9-3) Davidson, North Carolina; Saturday, 2 p.m. EST BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Wildcats -14.5; over/under is 144.5 BOTTOM LINE: Eastern Michigan visits Davidson after Da'Sean Nelson scored 27 points in Eastern Michigan's 86-82 victory over the Wright State Raiders. The Wildcats are 7-0 in home games.