Look, we get it. Even on a short work week, Wednesdays can be tough. It is smack in the middle after all. Luckily, there’s another jam-packed college football bowl game schedule today to make things more interesting! The action kicks off in the afternoon on the east coast and concludes with a primetime doubleheader. We also have a BetMGM promo code in this article that is perfect for those looking to try their hand at some college football bowl predictions for the games today!
Below is an all-inclusive look at the college football bowl game schedule for Wednesday, December 28th. Readers will find the matchups, start times, predictions, TV coverage and how to watch the college football bowl games today.
College Football Bowl Games Today: Schedule, Start Time, Predictions, TV Coverage
Military Bowl Prediction and Preview
Military Bowl
UCF Knights (9-4, 6-2 AAC) vs. Duke Blue Devils (8-4, 5-3 ACC)
Time: 2 p.m. EST
Venue: Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium — Annapolis, MD
Coverage: ESPN
For the first time since 2018, Duke is set to play in the postseason. The Blue Devils soared past expectations this year in head coach Mike Elko’s first year at the helm. Now, they have an opportunity to knock off one of the toughest Group of 5 teams in the country when they tangle with UCF in the Military Bowl.
The Knights will be without a handful of key players due to the transfer portal. However, if quarterback John Rhys Plumlee is able to overcome nagging injuries and play, this figures to be a battle to the very end.
According to the numberFire college football bowl projections, UCF has a 55.9% chance of winning the Military Bowl.
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Liberty Bowl Prediction and Preview
Liberty Bowl
Kansas Jayhawks (6-6, 3-6 Big 12) vs. Arkansas Razorbacks (6-6, 3-5 SEC)
Time: 5:30 p.m. EST
Venue: Simmons Bank Liberty Stadium — Memphis, TN
Coverage: ESPN
The longest postseason drought in all of college football will come to an end in Wednesday evening’s Liberty Bowl. After getting off to a 5-0 start, Kansas struggled throughout most of Big 12 Conference play this season. However, the Jayhawks were able to get a November win to become bowl-eligible for the first time since 2008.
What’s more, QB Jalon Daniels is expected to be close to 100% after missing multiple games in the second half of the season with an injury. Of course, having to tussle with a proud SEC program like Arkansas won’t be easy. The Razorbacks have a star quarterback of their own in KJ Jefferson, leading many to believe that a shootout could transpire in Memphis.
According to the numberFire bowl game projections, Kansas has a 54.0% chance of winning the Liberty Bowl.
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Holiday Bowl Prediction and Preview
Holiday Bowl
Oregon Ducks (9-3, 7-2 Pac-12) vs. North Carolina Tar Heels (9-4, 6-2 ACC)
Time: 8 p.m. EST
Venue: Petco Park — San Diego, CA
Coverage: FOX
Petco Park opened its doors in April of 2004. On Wednesday night, the home stadium of the MLB’s San Diego Padres is set to host a college football bowl game for the very first time. After missing out on a chance to play in the Pac-12 Championship Game, the Oregon Ducks will seek some redemption against the North Carolina Tar Heels in the Holiday Bowl.
Fans will want to tune in for one of the best quarterback matchups on the college football bowl schedule. After announcing that he will return to Eugene next year, Bo Nix is set to lead Oregon in the Holiday Bowl. Meanwhile, North Carolina will be counting on ACC Freshman of the Year Drake Maye to deliver. The game total for this matchup sits in the mid-70s, making it one of the highest of any bowl game.
According to the numberFire bowl game projections, Oregon has a 92.5% chance of winning the Holiday Bowl.
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Texas Bowl Prediction and Preview
Texas Bowl
Texas Tech Red Raiders (7-5, 5-4 Big 12) vs. Ole Miss Rebels (8-4, 4-4 SEC)
Time: 9 p.m. EST
Venue: NRG Stadium — Houston, TX
Coverage: ESPN
The last of the college football bowl games today features two of the fastest offenses in the country. Texas Tech and Ole Miss rank first and sixth, respectively in plays run per game. As such, a track meet seems very likely in Wednesday night’s Texas Bowl. With Lane Kiffin having signed a contract extension to remain in Oxford, the Rebels can get back to their bread and butter which is running the football.
The Rebels averaged a whopping 264.2 rushing yards per game this season, the second most in all of FBS. Fans should be sure to check out NFL Draft prospect Zach Evans in what could be his final collegiate game. Freshman Quinshon Judkins may be a couple of years away from turning pro, but he is well worth tuning in for.
According to the numberFire college football bowl game projections, Ole Miss has a 65.6% chance of winning the Texas Bowl.
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